Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has successfully brought 32 mobile applications to market through its Create Apps Accelerator Programme, marking a significant milestone for the emirate's growing digital startup ecosystem.
The 45-day intensive programme, designed for high-potential startups, guided founders from early-stage concepts to fully launched products on both the App Store and Google Play. Participants received over 170 hours of one-on-one mentoring, up from 140 hours in the previous edition, alongside six specialised workshops covering UI/UX design, product positioning, compliance, and app scaling.
Artificial intelligence featured prominently across the cohort, with 60 percent of the launched applications incorporating AI capabilities. The figure reflects a broader push to accelerate advanced technology adoption within Dubai's private sector.
This year's programme drew founders from 22 countries, including the UAE, Egypt, India, Yemen, and Jordan, spanning 13 sectors. Education led the way in terms of representation, followed by healthcare and longevity, with fintech, social media, and real estate also well represented.
Saeed AlGergawi, Vice President of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, said the programme reflects Dubai's commitment to nurturing entrepreneurship at its earliest stages, adding that the 32 launched apps contribute to strengthening the emirate's position as a global hub for digital innovation.
The Create Apps Accelerator Programme is structured as an entry point for entrepreneurs who did not advance to the final stages of the Create Apps Championship, ensuring promising ideas are not left behind. It operates under the broader Create Apps in Dubai initiative, which continues to attract thousands of applications and drive regional growth in app development.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
