Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy is now offering free access to Canva's advanced design and AI-powered tools through its 'Business in Dubai' platform, following the strategic partnership announced earlier this year.
The offer, exclusive to Dubai Chamber of Commerce members, gives eligible SMEs and individuals a free one-year Canva Business subscription. This covers tools for social media designs, presentations, websites, and videos, plus Brand Kits for team collaboration and AI features that cut down on the need for specialist design skills. Each company can add up to 50 employees to their account.
Saeed Al Gergawi, Vice President of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, said the initiative supports the growth of Dubai's digital economy by making professional AI-powered design tools more accessible to SMEs, helping them streamline operations and build stronger digital presences as part of a broader push to give companies the agility to grow, innovate, and scale.
Canva has grown fast in Dubai since entering the market, with UAE users now publishing over 5 million designs a month.
Ahmad Iqbal, General Manager, MENAP at Canva, said the partnership extends Canva's mission of empowering everyone to design by giving Dubai SMEs access to professional AI tools, helping entrepreneurs and teams turn ideas into content quickly, strengthen their brands, and connect with customers, while supporting the region's creative economy and digital transformation.
To qualify, companies must be Dubai Chamber members, employ no more than 500 people, and have no current or past paid Canva subscription. Businesses with Dubai-issued trade licenses will become eligible soon.
The offer stems from the agreement Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and Canva signed at the World Governments Summit 2026, which also established Canva's regional headquarters in Dubai. The partnership targets support for 250,000 digital SMEs and individuals over the next five years, aligned with national digital transformation and AI strategies.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
