Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy launches App Olympics

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy launches App Olympics

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Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has launched the App Olympics, a new competition designed to accelerate Dubai’s journey to become the mobile app development capital of the world.

The competition is part of the ‘Create Apps in Dubai’ initiative that was launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, in March.

The App Olympics was announced during the opening day of Expand North Star in Dubai. It is overseen by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and supported by government entities and leading technology companies.

Create Apps in Dubai has developed a series of initiatives aimed at further strengthening the emirate’s position as a global leader in the digital domain.

“The App Olympics represents another important step in developing the capabilities of the talented app developers who will help shape Dubai’s ambitious future,” said Saeed Al Gergawi, vice president of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy.

Al Gergawi said by inspiring tomorrow’s digital talent, the competition will play a key role in bringing the wise leadership’s vision for the digital economy to life and contribute to the objectives of