The Middle East’s Startup Hub: Making Dubai A Launchpad For Innovation

Early-stage startups make up nearly 50% of all companies registered in Dubai, validating the Emirate’s appeal as a global center for entrepreneurship, knowledge transfer, and innovation.

By Ammar Al Malik | Feb 13, 2019
Dubai Internet City

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Ammar Al Malik

Managing Director of Dubai Internet City and Dubai Outsource City
Ammar Al Malik was appointed Managing Director of Dubai Internet City and Dubai Outsource City in March 2016 after 11 years at TECOM Group, the parent company of the two business parks.He joined Dubai Outsource Zone -as it was then known- in 2005, as Partner Relations Manager. In 2009, he was promoted to Director of...

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