Startup Directory

Explore the most innovative companies across the seven emirates.

Showing 2,325 startups
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Fintech

Optasia

Dubai-headquartered fintech using AI to provide micro-credit through mobile operators

Bootstrapped Dubai 2012
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Fintech

Ninety One

Global asset manager, formerly Investec Asset Management, with a Middle East office in Dubai

Bootstrapped Dubai
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Media & Entertainment

Viu UAE

Streaming service known for Asian dramas and content, available in the Middle East

Bootstrapped
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Business Services

ZenHR UAE

Jordan-founded HR and payroll software built for companies in the Middle East

Bootstrapped 2014
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Media & Entertainment

MBC Group

Major Arab media group known for MBC channels and the Shahid streaming service

Bootstrapped 1991
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Media & Entertainment

Kooora

Arabic football news and live scores website popular across the Arab world

Bootstrapped
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E-commerce

OpenSooq UAE

Jordan-founded online classifieds marketplace operating across the Middle East

Bootstrapped 2012
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IT & Technology Services

Azentio Software

Software company providing core banking, insurance and ERP systems, with a Middle East presence

Bootstrapped
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Business Services

Flat6Labs UAE

UAE programme of Flat6Labs, a seed-stage startup accelerator founded in Cairo

Bootstrapped Abu Dhabi
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Business Services

Plug and Play Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi presence of Plug and Play, the Silicon Valley innovation platform

Bootstrapped Abu Dhabi
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Traveltech

Kerzner International

Dubai-headquartered luxury resort company behind Atlantis and One&Only

Bootstrapped Dubai
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Real Estate

Sodic UAE

Egyptian real estate developer owned by a consortium led by Aldar and ADQ

Bootstrapped
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