The UAE is the regional leader in all Digital Skills categories of Disruptive Digital Skills, Digital Software & Hardware Skills, and Applied Digital Skills.
Globally the UAE ranks in the upper quartile in Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Application Development and Computer Networking Skills.
Consider the inflow to outflow ratios, digital disruptive skills are the highest, led by genetic engineering (1.63), development tools (1.32) and AI (1.29).
Dubai’s Digital Economy and Its Expanding Startup Ecosystem
Dubai’s startup ecosystem will have raised over USD 2 billion by the end of 2022, with self-employed and digital economy roles tripling. Few MENA markets have a 20-year-old startup ecosystem birthing multiple unicorns. Dubai has been the digital startup hub for tech giants and new unicorns alike. Since 2017, Dubai has raised 96% of UAE’s funds, totaling over USD 2 billion by October 2022. LinkedIn data shows a booming digital economy job market with increasing opportunities and remote work options. Learn from top home-grown startups and global transplants why Dubai is poised to become the next digital economy capital of the world.
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