UAE Ranked World’s Top Entrepreneurial Economy (GEM 2024‑2025)
UAE Ranked the World’s Leading Entrepreneurial Economy
For the fourth consecutive year, the UAE has been recognised as the world’s most supportive environment for entrepreneurship. Its innovation-driven policies are attracting new ventures, demanding deeper due diligence and sustained market intelligence.
In the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2024‑2025 report, the UAE was ranked first globally for entrepreneurial environment for the fourth consecutive year. The report notes that the UAE leads high‑income countries in 11 of 13 key indicators, from ease of market entry and access to funding to supportive government policies and cultural attitudes toward entrepreneurship.
Government initiatives such as streamlined business licensing, incubator support, and programmes encouraging women and youth entrepreneurs have fostered a vibrant start‑up ecosystem.
The Minister of State for Entrepreneurship emphasised that the UAE’s achievement reflects effective leadership and a business environment designed to support innovation. For investors, this ranking signals that the UAE is not only attracting capital but also providing the conditions for start‑ups and SMEs to scale quickly; however, it also increases competitive pressure and highlights the need for rigorous due diligence to distinguish credible innovators from opportunistic entrants.
