Growing 8.8% annually, the GCC Private Healthcare market is expected to reach US$94 billion in 2021. Dubai – with its world-class medical facilities infrastructure and a burgeoning number of public and private healthcare companies – is providing high growth potential in key sub sectors such as chronic disease management, mental health, ambulatory care and for […]
Dubai’s 2030 Industrial Strategy is on track to increase the total output and value-addition of the manufacturing sector, through 75 strategic initiatives. These will help the city enhance the depth of knowledge and innovation, make Dubai a preferred manufacturing platform for global businesses, promote environmentally friendly and energy-efficient manufacturing and establish Dubai a centre for […]
With a predicted industry growth of 51% by 2027, Dubai’s industrial sector will generate an additional US$ 43.5 billion by 2030 and 27,000 new jobs. Home to many multi-million manufacturing plants including Unilever and Nestle, the city is welcoming growth as it keeps diversifying its economy.
Manufacturing in Dubai is advancing with digital transformation set to add US$ 44.6 billion to its economy by 2030. Additionally, the UAE’s first tech-focused micro factories are being built in Dubai boosting design and manufacturing across aerospace, manufacturing, maritime, fabricated metals, medical equipment, machinery and FMCG, which opens significant opportunities for investors.
Dubai Health Authority launched its health strategy 2021 to transform the city into a leading healthcare destination, supporting private and public businesses that work on improving the quality of healthcare through automation. Bachir Awad, Vice President of Cerner, explores the benefits of setting up their business in Dubai.
In line with its strategy to support innovation and transform Dubai into the world’s smartest city by 2021, governmental entities in the city are supporting entrepreneurs and tech start-ups to attract talents and establish their businesses in Dubai. One such startup is DG World Exports, which develops products and solutions using the most advanced forms […]
Ehtesham P A, Co-founder and CEO, Junkbot, launched the business to educate children on STEAM concepts with Junkbot’s DIY robotic kit that transforms household objects into working robots. A great example of a public private partnership, DEWA and Junkbot also partnered to provide 500 schools with hardware to learn analytical thinking, problem solving, prototyping, lateral […]
Annual spending on A.I. in the Middle East and Africa is set to expand from US$ 219m to US$ 530m by 2022, propelled by public and private sector initiatives like the Ui Path, Dubai Police and Dubai Healthcare Authority collaboration on over 700 projects in Dubai. “The most interesting aspect of twentieth century medicine is […]
Oliv, an online career marketplace for students and graduates, connects 1,500 businesses with 200,000 students to help address the 28% youth unemployment rate in the Middle East and North Africa. Jean-Michel Gauthier, Co-Founder and CEO of Oliv, talks about Dubai’s strong innovation drive, funding available for start-ups, and how Oliv supports the government’s Vision 2021 […]
Dubai Government’s drive to make 25% of road traffic autonomous by 2030 will not only affect how the city runs and operates, it’ll also positively impact Dubai’s green economy ambitions, helping it to achieve its goals of producing 75 per cent of its energy requirements from clean sources by 2050. Melba Kurman, Faculty, Smart Cities […]