Dubai Chamber, 28DIGITAL Partner to Boost Tech Startup Growth
▼ Summary
– Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy signed an MoU with 28DIGITAL to enhance cooperation and create partnership opportunities between Dubai and European entrepreneurs.
– The agreement was formalized during the Expand North Star 2025 event, with representatives from both organizations present at the signing ceremony.
– The partnership aims to strengthen Dubai’s position as a global innovation hub and foster collaboration in technology ecosystems between Dubai and Europe.
– Key focus areas include market discovery, investment facilitation, and comprehensive support for startups expanding into Dubai or European markets.
– The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy is committed to advancing Dubai’s digital transformation in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) through initiatives like Expand North Star.
A new strategic partnership between the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and European innovation organization 28DIGITAL promises to unlock significant growth opportunities for technology startups. This collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, is designed to strengthen ties between the entrepreneurial communities in Dubai and Europe, with a sharp focus on market discovery, investment facilitation, and providing extensive support for businesses looking to expand internationally.
The agreement was officially signed at the Expand North Star 2025 event, hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy at Dubai Harbour. Key figures present for the signing included Saeed AlGergawi, Vice President of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, and Federico Menna, CEO of 28DIGITAL.
Saeed AlGergawi emphasized the strategic importance of the alliance, stating that it marks a pivotal move to cement Dubai’s reputation as a worldwide center for innovation and new business ventures. He noted that by linking the tech ecosystems of Dubai and Europe, the partnership will forge powerful new channels for innovation, attract investment, and stimulate growth across various digital industries.
Under the terms of the MoU, the two entities will work closely to generate fresh prospects for tech companies. Their joint efforts will concentrate on helping startups understand new markets, simplifying business and investment processes, and delivering all-encompassing assistance to firms planning to establish operations in either Dubai or Europe. Additionally, the organizations will encourage participation in their innovation networks, arrange specialized business missions, offer investor connections, and help companies tap into local incubators, accelerators, and financial services.
The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy continues to pursue its mandate of advancing Dubai’s digital transformation and supporting its evolution into a top-tier digital economy. This mission aligns directly with the broader goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). As a central program of the Chamber, the Expand North Star event acts as a fundamental component of the strategy to position Dubai as a premier global hub for technology and innovation.
(Source: Economy Middle East)
