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Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

UAE’s national digital economy set to grow $140bn by 2031

IMF expects the Middle East and Central Asia economies to grow by 2.9 percent in 2024,
  • The report outlines Dubai's digital economy startups and the emirate's position as a future digital capital
  • The Dubai Chamber's plans include attracting 300 digital startups and 100 tech experts to Dubai by 2024

Dubai, UAE – The UAE’s national digital economy will reach US$140 billion in 2031 from US$38 billion today, reveals a report Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers. 

The study highlights the importance of the chamber’s efforts and collaboration with stakeholders to establish Dubai as the next digital economy capital of the world. It outlines Dubai’s digital economy startups and the emirate’s position as a future digital capital.

The Chamber’s plans include attracting 300 digital startups and 100 tech experts to Dubai by 2024, improving laws and policies, organising a conference, promoting digital transformation, and enhancing the business environment to attract global digital firms.

Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, said the goal of doubling the contribution of the digital economy to the UAE’s GDP from 9.7 percent to over 20 percent by 2031 reflects Dubai’s ambition to be a key tech hub.

He emphasised the importance of building a world-class digital infrastructure and supporting the dynamic startup ecosystem to drive digital transformation and sustainable business growth.

Al Olama also stressed the importance of raising awareness about challenges and future trends and highlighting the role of digital transformation in driving sustainable business growth.