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The three-day event is all set to highlight the need for global chamber of commerce leaders to adopt innovation in their existing models as the ecosystem prepares for a post COVID-19 world.

Global Ventures, a Dubai-based venture capital firm, recently held its Annual General Meeting 2021 to bring together its portfolio founders and investors and nurture a community of growth and knowledge-sharing.

Enabling you to drive a car without owning one, ekar is the Middle East's first self-drive mobility startup, offering users on-demand access to a network of vehicles available for rent and leasing subscription.

"By seeding innovation into the very fabric of the UAE and creating an ecosystem that can identify, support, and nurture innovations, the UAE continues to push the boundaries of progress."

Talon Dust Control's mission is simple: to negate the operational, maintenance as well as health-related challenges that arise due to poor industrial or on-site air quality.

A successful startup ecosystem is created when the entrepreneurial community, governments, investors, and innovation centers, all collaborate.

The KAUST-based fund has supported around 71 startups and projects since its inception, and it is currently managing a growing portfolio of 27 startups, in which it has invested a total of US$27 million.

As part of Dubai Chamber's efforts to encourage and explore the key themes of Expo 2020 Dubai, the selected startups (listed below) will be catering towards technological solutions in the fields of Opportunity, Sustainability and Trade.

"As Expo 2020 Dubai's Official Payment Technology Partner, the essence of what we are doing is enabling the payment experiences during the expo, whether they're online or on site, to be safe, secure and fast."

As the mindful craft of pottery gains popularity in the world at large, entrepreneur Reema Abu Hassan is aiming to infuse a love for the art in Qatar through her enterprise, Clay Encounters.

Founded in 2018 by Thea Myhrvold, Getbee aims to empower brands to offer live, social personalized services and enhance a consumer's online retail experience.

Edama Organic Solutions is on a mission to transform organic waste into resources for desert agriculture, and thereby aligning social, fiscal, and environmental benefits of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 with the United Nations Social Development Goals.

You are often reminded of your impact when you need it most.

in5, an enabling platform for entrepreneurs to incubate and grow their businesses in Dubai, has achieved a new milestone as its startups crossed the AED1.4 billion investment mark, reaffirming the Emirate's status as a hub for talent and entrepreneurship.

"For a country like Qatar right now, supporting entrepreneurship is very important, because it is the fuel for tomorrow's growth."

The event is a stepping stone for the company's endeavor to foster a supportive business community by gathering entrepreneurs in a relaxed atmosphere where they can network, learn, and build new connections and partnerships.

Takalam, which means speak in Arabic, connects individuals and entities directly with professional counselors through a private and personalized digital experience using video, audio, and instant messaging, with the option of anonymity.

Organized in association with Life on Screen, du, ICICB Group, and in5, the Tech Innovation Awards 2021 gathered the individuals and organizations that are shaping the tech industry in the MENA region.

With a vision to reduce food insecurity, carbon, and freshwater use in the MENA region's food sector (and hopefully, across the world), Red Sea Farms develops sustainable, saltwater-based agriculture systems.

Considered as the first investment by SoftBank in a Saudi startup, it's a commendable feat for the team and their efforts.

"I've learnt that being consistent, trusting myself and doing what I believe in, even without those often repeated '10 years of experience,' is the only way to achieve everything I want to with Dude Just Dude, and any other ventures that begin along the way."