Dubai aims to become a leading hub for app development by tripling the number of app developers in the city. This initiative, called “Create Apps in Dubai,” is overseen by the Chamber for Digital Economy and aims to train a select group of 1,000 UAE nationals in partnership with the private sector in Dubai. The goal is to empower and enable these individuals to play key roles in realizing the country’s digital vision and establish Dubai as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for business opportunities by 2025.
The initiative also seeks to support the development of 100 new national projects for cutting-edge apps and triple the number of app creators by 2025. With global app downloads surpassing 230bn in 2021, Dubai sees vast new opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs, and technology professionals. The emirate seeks to leverage these opportunities by developing a strong digital infrastructure, introducing government incentives, and creating a legislative framework that supports app development.