India, Dec. 15 -- The global startup ecosystem is in the midst of a strategic realignment and one city has placed itself at the centre of this shift: Dubai. Driven by the ambitious goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), the emirate is rapidly evolving from a regional commercial hub to a global launchpad for high-growth startups.

The D33 Agenda involves the launch of projects that will drive sustainable economic growth through innovative approaches and double the city's GDP by 2033, making Dubai the fastest, safest and most connected city in the world.

This transformation of the startup ecosystem is underpinned by a combination of pro-business policies, including an open policy on foreign ownership, zero personal income tax, an access...