UAE, Saudi sign deal to help startups

Wednesday, 13 November 2019 14:00

It will soon be a lot easier for startups to do business in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

A new agreement between the countries will ensure that entrepreneurs have better access to both markets.

It will also help them with funding, talent as well as access to mentors and industry experts.

The MoU has been signed between Abu Dhabi's startup incubator, Hub71 and Saudi Arabia’s youth development fund, Misk Foundation.

.@hub71ad Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem signs a MoU with @MiskKSA to create cross-market access for start-ups between UAE and KSA. pic.twitter.com/RfqSRd5ezr
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) November 13, 2019

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