Hamad Buamim

President and CEO, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Another Dubai-based entity that supports entrepreneurs in the emirate through a series of programmes, workshops, trainings, marketing and advocacy efforts is Dubai Startup Hub – the entrepreneurship arm of Dubai Chamber that was established in 2016. Spearheading the startup focus is Hamad Buamim, who stresses that the SME ecosystem is supporting the UAE’s national vision. “Startups will have a major role to play in advancing these efforts by driving innovation and supporting the country’s transition to a digitally-driven economy,” he told Gulf Business last year. Outside of Dubai Chamber, Buamim also serves as the chairman of World Chambers Federation – International Chamber of Commerce.