Dubai Chambers Highlights Digital Transformation's Role In Expanding Business Horizons At GITEX Global 2025

Dubai Chambers has underscored the importance of digital transformation in enhancing international business prospects at GITEX Global 2025. This event, recognised as the largest technology gathering globally, also highlights Dubai's ambition to be a central hub for the digital economy. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, delivered a keynote speech emphasising the role of AI and digital platforms in boosting economic growth.

Lootah noted that technological advancements are reshaping global trade by making it more efficient and intelligent. He explained that digital transformation offers equal opportunities to startups and small businesses by reducing market entry costs and improving access to global customers and supply chains. This transformation is crucial for companies aiming to expand their reach internationally.

The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has achieved significant success, supporting over 1,200 digital startups in 2024 alone. This represents a 120% increase compared to the previous year. Initiatives like the Business in Dubai platform simplify business setup processes, enabling entrepreneurs to launch and grow their ventures effectively.

Lootah highlighted ambitious economic goals aimed at strengthening Dubai's global leadership. The recently launched Dubai Founders HQ plays a pivotal role in advancing the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). This initiative combines a physical campus with a comprehensive digital platform to connect entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem partners.

The Dubai Founders HQ provides founders with unparalleled resources to launch, scale, and succeed. It is instrumental in achieving D33's goals, which include scaling 30 unicorns and assisting 400 SMEs by 2033. "The Dubai Founders HQ is a first-of-its-kind initiative that combines a physical campus with a fully integrated digital platform," Lootah stated.

He further added that this initiative fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth among stakeholders. By offering unmatched support to entrepreneurs, it significantly contributes to advancing D33’s objectives. The focus is on creating an environment where innovation thrives through strategic partnerships and resource availability.

Pro-Business Environment

Dubai’s clear vision, advanced digital infrastructure, and pro-business policies have cultivated an environment conducive to innovation and entrepreneurship. These factors collectively create a thriving ecosystem for businesses looking to innovate and expand within the region. Such initiatives are crucial in maintaining Dubai's competitive edge as a leader in the global digital economy.

The emphasis on digital transformation aligns with broader efforts to position Dubai as a leading city for technology-driven economic growth. By leveraging its strategic location and robust infrastructure, Dubai continues to attract businesses seeking opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

With inputs from WAM