Dubai’s economy is designed to promote local business growth and innovation. The UAE government, through the Department of Economic Development (DED), supports entrepreneurship with incentives like low corporate taxes and simplified business setups. The UAE ranks 16th globally in the Ease of Doing Business Index. Dubai’s strategic location offers access to extensive markets in both the East and West, and the city’s free zones, such as DWTC, JAFZA, and RAKEZ, enhance opportunities. Initiatives like Scale2Dubai also provide funding for scaling ventures.