Dubai has firmly established itself as a global leader in innovation. As a hyper-connected, pro-business hub between the East & the West, it provides many career options for talented graduates.
As one of the fastest growing economies in the world, numerous multinational organisations such as Microsoft, IBM, HSBC and Google have chosen to have a significant presence in the city. Dubai is home to one-third of all Middle East and North Africa (MENA) investors and 19 venture capitalists, the highest in the region.
Nurturing the entrepreneurs and innovators of the future is at the forefront of Dubai’s business strategy. In partnership with the Government of Dubai, the Dubai Future Accelerators initiative is a unique start-up programme for cutting-edge entrepreneurs which uses the city as a living testbed for creating solutions to the global challenges of tomorrow.
One of the technological hubs of this thriving city, Dubai Internet City (DIC) is at the forefront of tech innovation and advancement. This global community is home to over 1,600 businesses of all sizes, including Fortune 500 companies, SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs. Tech incubators within DIC are exploring ideas that will shape the global future of cyber, digital media, mobility, the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart cities.
As well as being a global leader in business and tech, Dubai is also taking an innovative approach to science in order to tackle global challenges and to become a leading incubator of scientific breakthroughs.
Through our business engagement and the close links we have developed with Dubai’s business and tech industries, our students and graduates are in the best possible position to take advantage of internships and unique career opportunities which will build the foundation of a successful future in Dubai and beyond.