
Launch and Scale in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has quickly become the fastest emerging business hub and gateway for global players and foreign investors. The emirate is a premier destination for expatriates and entrepreneurs seeking to relocate and launch new ventures due to its prime position as a leading business centre in the region. The Abu Dhabi government has played a great role in shaping a fruitful business oriented eco-system for SMEs by deploying several different entrepreneur-focused projects that make it easier for foreign and local entrepreneurs to navigate Abu Dhabi’s business landscape.
Join us for our upcoming webinar as our esteemed panelists – Mr. Stelios Leftheris (Managing partner at Vestigos); Mr. Ara Fernezian (Founder and CEO of Stratecis); Mr. Babak Ahmadzadeh (Co-founder and director of Plug and Play MENA) along with our moderator Lorenzo Jooris (CEO of Creative Zone) – discuss the advantages of doing business in Abu Dhabi, investment and funding opportunities in the emirate, advice on best practices for SMEs, and discuss the future of the industry in the region. The Setup In Abu Dhabi platform is your gateway to setting up your business in Abu Dhabi and is your source for SME related information in the region.
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He is currently a Strategic Advisor - Plug and Play Middle East, where he engages with private and public sector entities to support them in meeting their digital innovation KPIs through innovation education; culture transformation; and start-up/scale-up interactions.
He has supported the successful launch of two open innovation platforms in Berlin (for Energy & Sustainability) and Paris (for Smart Cities).
The Plug and Play MENA team hope to develop the infrastructure to attract, nurture and retain the best entrepreneurial and tech talent in the UAE through our Open Innovation Platform and Services.
