startups

Startup funding in the Middle East and North Africa reached $2.1 billion, with 334 deals recorded across the region

The Taqatech Accelerator aims to support startups focused on local content, technology localization, and job creation initiatives

The number of registered companies grew from 835 in 2023 to 2,235 in 2024, with the strategic partner count increasing to 20

Riyadh's startup ecosystem had the most significant growth of any MENA ecosystem in the Top 100 Emerging ranking

Abu Dhabi posted an impressive leap into the top emerging global startup ecosystems, ranking in the #51-60 tier

Sheikh Hamdan highlighted the space sector as a vital driver of the future and sustainable economic growth
