75% of the companies supported were global firms and 15% specialise in AI

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy supported the establishment and expansion of 1,690 digital startups during 2025, representing year-on-year growth of 39.7%

• H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama: “Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy remains committed to accelerating the shift towards a fully integrated digital economy built on advanced infrastructure, agile legislation, and a pro-innovation business environment.”
• Dubai Founders HQ launched in October as a joint initiative between Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism and Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy to strengthen the emirate’s ecosystem for startups and SMEs.
• 12% of the companies supported by the chamber in 2025 specialised in fintech.
• 48% of the companies supported by the chamber benefited from business set-up services and opportunities to participate in accelerators and incubators in Dubai.
• Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy launched the third edition of the Create Apps Championship to empower tech talent and provide a platform for nurturing innovative ideas.
• The 10^th edition of Expand North Star achieved record attendance, attracting more than 2,000 startups and over 1,200 investors managing assets exceeding US$ 1.1 trillion.
• The chamber organised 36 events during 2025 to strengthen partnerships and support the growth of digital economy sectors, together with 17 roadshows in global markets.

• H.E. Al Olama: “Our efforts are focused on enhancing Dubai’s attractiveness as a global hub for digital companies, entrepreneurs, and investors by strengthening the digital infrastructure, enhancing the legislative and regulatory environment, and creating an ecosystem that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship.”
• Saeed Al Gergawi: 15 international roadshows organised to showcase Dubai’s advanced digital business ecosystem and promote the upcoming edition of Expand North Star, the world’s largest event for startups and investors.”

Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that it successfully supported 308 high-potential digital startups to establish and grow their businesses in the emirate during H1 2025, achieving year-over-year (YoY) growth of 39% compared to the 221 companies supported during the same period last year.