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UAE’s EIGHTClouds has secured $20M to enhance its F&B and hospitality sectors, reflecting the Arab world's rise as a startup hub amid global uncertainties. The UAE leads globally in entrepreneurship for the fourth year, supported by reforms and a projected 4.7% GDP growth in 2025. Other Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, are also making significant strides in fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Qatar-based ShipBee has secured $235K in pre-seed funding to develop an AI-powered logistics ecosystem amid a burgeoning entrepreneurial landscape in the Arab world. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor highlights six Arab nations among the top startup ecosystems for 2024/2025, with the UAE leading globally for the fourth consecutive year, followed by Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. These countries are benefiting from strategic reforms and initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and economic diversification.
In 2024/2025, six Arab countries, including five from the GCC, ranked among the world's top startup ecosystems, reflecting a surge in entrepreneurship amid regional challenges. The UAE leads globally for the fourth year with a score of 7.1, followed by Saudi Arabia (4th globally, 6.3), Bahrain (7th, 5.8), Oman (8th, 5.7), Qatar (11th, 5.6), and Jordan (18th, 5.0). These nations are enhancing their entrepreneurial landscapes through strategic reforms and initiatives, attracting significant investment in sectors like fintech and e-commerce.
The Arab world is rapidly emerging as a startup hub, with six nations ranking among the top global ecosystems for 2024/2025, driven by government initiatives and a focus on sectors like fintech and e-commerce. The UAE leads with a score of 7.1, followed by Saudi Arabia at 6.3, benefiting from Vision 2030 reforms. Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Jordan also show significant progress, highlighting the region's entrepreneurial potential.
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