Dubai to develop programme to attract SMEs, startups to emirate – Gulf Today

Dubai to develop programme to attract SMEs, startups to emirate – Gulf Today

Chamberthon competition engages SMEs and startups to support the attraction of foreign firms to Dubai.

Dubai International Chamber, one of three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, recently hosted its first Chamberthon competition designed to engage business leaders in Dubai to develop a new programme to attract startups and SMEs from international markets to the emirate.

The hackathon-style event, hosted in Dubai, brought together a select group of participants, representing various companies, to understand the needs of the business community, top challenges related to setting up in the emirate and high-potential market opportunities.

During the event, participants outlined several areas where startups and young businesses in Dubai require the most support and suggested new ways that International Chamber’s network of representative offices can help businesses in Dubai expand their business beyond borders and assist foreign companies with their entry into the emirate.

“This unique competition supports Dubai International