Global challenge leverages Dubai to attract game-changing solutions developed by innovative startups

Global challenge leverages Dubai to attract game-changing solutions developed by innovative startups

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy unveils new global challenge for innovative startups at Gitex Global 2022

Published: Thu 13 Oct 2022, 5:18 PM

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has launched a prestigious international competition designed to inspire and attract innovative solutions that utilise advanced digital technologies and create a major economic and social impact.

The announcement was made on the sidelines of Gitex Global 2022 in Dubai and concluded the Chamber’s participation at the mega exhibition and conference.

Khalid Al Jarwan, executive director of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, noted that the new challenge complements the chamber’s efforts to attract and support entrepreneurs and tech businesses who are shaping the future of technology and creating a thriving digital economy ecosystem.

“Dubai is already renowned as a launch pad where startups leverage the emirate as a test bed for high-potential ideas and solutions, as well as a strategic hub to expand their global reach. This challenge will raise the bar even higher and cement Dubai’s reputation as global innovation leader as it is designed to attract high-calibre ideas utilising the latest technologies that can transform industries, economies and societies,” he said.

He revealed that the Challenge is open to