Dubai Showcases Innovation at VivaTech 2025
Representing TECOM Group PJSC, these districts will join the Dubai stand, led by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, to promote the emirate's role as a hub for innovation. The event aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33' and UAE Digital Economy Strategy, emphasizing the UAE's top ranking in the Global Innovation Index for North Africa and Western Asia.
Dubai Media City, a cornerstone of the Middle East's media landscape, supports over 4,000 businesses and 40,000 professionals, fostering creativity and collaboration. Dubai Science Park, the region's leading science hub, drives advancements in health and sustainability through specialized ecosystems and world-class infrastructure.
TECOM Group's start-up incubator, in5, will spotlight innovators like Coralytics, an AI-driven real estate marketing platform, and Suppy, offering customizable e-commerce solutions. Aire, leveraging AI and big data for real estate feasibility studies, will also be featured. Since 2013, in5 has nurtured over 1,000 start-ups, raising AED 7.8 billion in funding.
VivaTech 2025 provides a platform for Dubai to showcase its thriving innovation landscape, attract global talent, and reinforce its position as a leader in technology and creative industries, driving economic growth and global collaboration.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
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