Today, we have with us Saeed Al Gergawi, Vice President of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, where he works towards transforming the city of Dubai into an international technology hub. Saeed was previously the Director of Dubai Future Academy, an initiative under Dubai Future Foundation. He has also led projects for the foundation such as the Global Coders Initiative, the 1 Million Arab Coders-project as well as the foundation’s upskilling program. Additionally, he has considerable experience at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center as Mission Strategist for the Emirates Mars Mission and Program Director for the UAE's 100-year space exploration strategy, the Mars 2117 Programme.
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00:00:00 - Introduction to Saeed and the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy
00:02:10 - From the Space Program to Ecosystem Building & Venture
00:06:08 - The Mars 2117 Program
00:10:50 - The Trade & Commerce History of Dubai
00:13:02 - Dubai's Resilience and Business-Focused Mindset
00:14:51 - Dubai as a Testbed for Innovation
00:16:38 - The Evolution of the Funding Landscape
00:18:32 - The Love for Experimentation in the Government of Dubai
00:20:10 - Experimenting with Global Market Solutions in Dubai
00:23:36 - Dubai as an Location for Engineering Talent
00:25:22 - Dubai as a Gateway for Business Opportunities
00:27:04 - Support for Investors in Dubai
00:28:41 - Investing in Tech and Transforming Nations
00:30:32 - Investment Opportunities for Family Businesses in Dubai
00:32:11 - Family Business Investments and Market Access in Dubai
00:33:45 - Connecting Businesses with Dubai
00:35:37 - Expand Northstar and Market Access Opportunities
00:37:24 - Launchpad Dubai and the Benefits for Companies
00:39:09 - Creating the Perfect Ecosystem for Growth
EUVC #231: Saeed Al Gergawi on The Rise of Dubai