The UAE government is taking further steps to support startups that will help shape the country's future.
The Ministry of Economy has launched the "Future 100" initiative, which will annually highlight the top 100 startups that will promote the UAE’s readiness for the future in various sectors.
It will be rolled out in partnership with the Government Development and the Future Office.
The initiative is part of efforts to enhance the country's position as a hub for innovation; and to create jobs, especially in sectors such as space, renewable energy, fintech, and Artificial Intelligence.
It also highlights the role of the private sector as a pivotal partner in the UAE's development journey, by annually celebrating the top 100 startups that contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE’s future economy.
The initiative further promotes the UAE’s leading ranking on global competitiveness indicators in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship, attractiveness for investment, among others.
UAE's Ali Alhosani has been elected Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), becoming the first Emirati to hold this senior international position.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has witnessed the signing of an agreement to establish the Centre for Global Future Opportunities in Dubai during the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders.
Founder and Managing Director of Emaar Properties, Mohamed Alabbar revealed that Emaar has sustained its collection rate of 98 per cent, with its sales backlog standing at around AED 180 billion.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, in Abu Dhabi.