Sheikh Hamdan met with 40 Indian unicorn founders in Dubai to strengthen cross-border innovation, investment, and tech partnerships.
DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, received more than 40 founders and CEOs of Indian unicorn companies during a high-level dialogue held as part of the World Governments Summit – Griffin Dialogue. The initiative underscores Dubai’s commitment to strengthening global partnerships that drive economic innovation and cross-border collaboration.
Also present at the meeting were H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and senior government officials including Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for AI and the Digital Economy, and Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of Dubai Economy and Tourism.
Addressing the visiting Indian unicorn CEOs, Sheikh Hamdan said Dubai continues to champion an ecosystem that enables entrepreneurship and global innovation. “Cross-sector and cross-border partnerships are the foundation of our future-focused vision. Dubai is open to all who share our ambition to shape a more prosperous world through technology and investment,” he said.
Guided by the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai has become a global hub for unicorns, start-ups, and investors. The emirate offers a supportive legislative framework, advanced digital infrastructure, and efficient services that foster confidence and encourage sustainable growth.
The visiting entrepreneurs represent sectors including fintech, education, healthtech, logistics, e-commerce, retail, space, and artificial intelligence—key industries aligned with Dubai’s economic priorities.
Discussions focused on how start-ups can scale into unicorns, and the role of policy in enabling innovation-driven ecosystems. Key themes included AI adoption, the rise of digital-first economies, and the UAE’s model for building resilient, investor-friendly environments.
The meeting served as a platform for fostering knowledge exchange between governments and global business leaders. It also reinforced Dubai’s positioning as a launchpad for international expansion into regional and global markets.
