Streams Of Progress

Show Takeaways:On how the MENA startup ecosystem has evolved over the last few years…The attraction of the UAE & Dubai for people from across the globe to come setup their companies and startup has to do with both the forward thinking aspects of the government (e.g. Smart initiatives and Blockchain usage), as well as the appeal of Dubai as a great city to live in. These aspects of the city has made the appeal for entrepreneurs to setup their companies in the city very appealing over the last few years. The startup ecosystem has been rapidly growing with the advent of new technology startups.On where the MENA startup ecosystem is heading next…Blockchain technology in the UAE is a very attractive industry for startups as it aligns with the country’s goals to adopt the technology across various fields. We also see the potential to improve the speed of startup registration and company formation/launch over the coming years as the UAE works to improve it’s offerings for would be entrepreneu