Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, Hub71, successfully attracted 13 new AI-driven start-ups during the first half of 2025, said its CEO Ahmad Ali Alwan. With this addition, the number of AI-focused start-ups under Hub71 has risen to 53, representing top talent and entrepreneurship from around the world.
This growth underscores the emirate’s status as a global center for digital innovation and a preferred destination for high-value investments in this vital sector.
Reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a global innovation hub
Speaking to WAM, Alwan explained that Hub71 plays a pivotal role in accelerating the growth of these companies by providing specialized mentorship, facilitating market access and opening new avenues for regional and global expansion.
As these companies advance, he noted, their impact extends to the wider economy through the creation of high-quality jobs, knowledge exchange and support for the growth of strategic sectors, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a global hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and advanced technologies.
The list of new companies joining in the first half of the year includes Aurem, CambioML, Fundbot Technologies, Mithry, New Path Bio, Nodeshift, Onloop, Redbrick, Simpleem, Skipr, Vivan Therapeutics, xMap and Vaxo.
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150 new AI companies launch in H1 2025
Hub71 continues to support Abu Dhabi as it strengthens its position as a leading global destination for ambitious projects in the AI sector, supported by advanced infrastructure, progressive legislation and a thriving investment environment. This has been reflected in the steady growth of advanced technology companies in the emirate.
According to data published by the Abu Dhabi Chamber, the emirate, with 673 AI companies, has experienced a 61 percent increase in the AI sector between June 2023 to June 2024.
The first half of 2025 alone has seen the launch of 150 new AI companies, driven by strategic investment, advanced infrastructure and cross-sector demand in Abu Dhabi.
Globally, there are approximately 90,904 AI companies as of 2024, which places Abu Dhabi’s AI company count as a notable concentration within the global landscape. The findings highlight Abu Dhabi’s rise as the fastest-growing center for artificial intelligence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and a global leader in AI-driven enterprise, innovation and research.
