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Mid East Info
21-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Dubai–Hamburg Innovation Corridor to Drive R&D, Scaleups, and Foresight - Middle East Business News and Information
• Partnership to support projects under Dubai-Hamburg Innovation Corridor connecting research, scaleups, and foresight. • Agreement signed as part of DFF's participation in the Dubai Business Forum Germany in Hamburg, organised by Dubai Chambers. Dubai, UAE – May 2025: Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce (HCC) have signed a partnership agreement to strengthen cooperation in future-facing sectors and establish a new innovation corridor between Dubai and Hamburg. The agreement was signed during the Dubai Business Forum Germany in Hamburg, powered by Dubai Chambers, with the aim of connecting the two cities' innovation ecosystems; linking talent, research, and scalable enterprise across borders. It was signed in the presence of His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Dubai Chambers, and His Excellency Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, Director General of the Dubai Chambers. Under the partnership agreement, both entities will explore joint initiatives in areas such as future research, smart cities, sustainability, and emerging technologies including AI and mobility. The agreement also lays the groundwork for knowledge exchange between key R&D institutions, structured startup pathways, joint foresight efforts, and participation in flagship events like Dubai Future Forum and Hamburg's Future Economy Day. Commenting on the signing, Alia Al Mur, Chief of Transformation and Partnerships at DFF, said: 'This partnership reinforces DFF's commitment to connecting Dubai's innovation ecosystem with global counterparts. Hamburg's research and industrial depth makes it a natural partner, and together, we're laying the foundation for shared growth across future sectors. Through this partnership agreement, we aim to enable stronger international scaleup collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the design of new models for public-private foresight.' Dr. Malte Heyne, Managing Director of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, said: 'Dubai is much more than just a trading partner for Hamburg – it is the gateway to one of the most dynamic growth regions in the world. By signing a cooperation agreement with the Dubai Future Foundation, we are deepening our innovation partnership in a targeted manner in order to fully leverage the potential of our common sector, but complementary ecosystem strengths for the benefit of both our cities. We build on our long-standing cooperation with Dubai Chambers for a more intensive exchange, joint innovation projects and sustainable economic cooperation.' The partnership agreement marks a step forward in realizing the vision of a connected, collaborative global future—one shaped by open exchange, shared opportunity, and a mutual commitment to long-term impact. DFF's participation at the Dubai Business Forum Germany in Hamburg also included meetings with German innovation stakeholders, discussions with the Hamburg AI Center (ARIC), and the Hamburg AI Fund, a presentation on Sandbox Dubai, and a roundtable on Dubai and Hamburg's technology landscape.
Hi Dubai
21-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Future Foundation Signs Innovation Pact with Hamburg Chamber of Commerce
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has signed a strategic partnership with the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce (HCC) to boost cooperation in innovation-led sectors and create a new corridor linking the future economies of Dubai and Hamburg. The agreement, signed during the Dubai Business Forum Germany in Hamburg, aims to connect the two cities' innovation ecosystems—facilitating cross-border collaboration in research, enterprise, and emerging technologies. In the presence of Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, and Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Chambers, the partnership outlines joint efforts in smart cities, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and mobility. It also supports the exchange of knowledge between research institutions, structured support for startups, and participation in key events like the Dubai Future Forum and Hamburg's Future Economy Day. Alia Al Mur, Chief of Transformation and Partnerships at DFF, said the partnership builds on Dubai's goal of linking its innovation efforts with global counterparts, highlighting Hamburg's strong industrial and research base as a natural complement. Dr. Malte Heyne, Managing Director of HCC, noted that the agreement deepens Hamburg's ties with Dubai beyond trade, enabling more targeted cooperation across innovation projects and sustainable growth sectors. The agreement signals a shared commitment to shaping a globally connected future through collaboration, foresight, and scalable innovation. DFF's visit to Hamburg also featured high-level meetings with German innovation leaders, engagements with the Hamburg AI Centre and AI Fund, and a presentation on Dubai's Sandbox initiative. News Source: Emirates News Agency
