Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA)

Summary

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority is a globally recognized free zone and an integrated technology park that allows people to live, work, and play. Hosting modern technology based industries and an urban master-planned community in an iconic location, DSOA offers state-of-the-art infrastructure and in-house business services.

History

In line with the leadership’s vision of making Dubai the ‘Capital of Islamic Economy’, DSOA was mandated to support ‘Islamic digital’ and ‘Arabic content’ initiatives. Due to this commitment, DSOA supports start-ups engaged in these domains through the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec), the largest facility of its kind in the region.

In October 2013, H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the strategic plan for developing the Islamic economy sector. The strategic plan relies on seven main pillars and 46 initiatives. These include establishing Dubai as a global reference and economic engine of Islamic finance, a trusted name and solution provider for the halal industry, a destination of choice for family-friendly tourism, a pioneer of the Islamic digital economy, a capital of Islamic fashion, arts and design, a leading global network of information and education on the Islamic economy, and a world class center for Islamic economy standards and certification.

Vision

· To foster technology and entrepreneurship through an integrated ecosystem.

· To become first-choice for those seeking a transparent and secure environment.

· To develop a fully integrated, sustainable and happy community through collaboration, innovation and technology.

· To create an innovative and productive environment, through a culture that maximizes the value of people.

Mission

DSOA offers startups and young businesses logistical support, venture capital funding, and relevant incentives. DSOA will additionally engage the support of its partners – including international technology companies – to host global events, road-shows and networking platforms to market Dubai as the platform of choice for Arabic content creation and online solutions.

Dtec Initiative

An initiative of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority is Dtec. Dtec designed to conveniently set up a new business in Dubai. Dtec provides 100% business ownership, visa processing, 24/7 access, high speed wifi, a range of creative meeting and events spaces.

For technology startups and entrepreneurs looking for flexible coworking or office space in Dubai for rent, Dtec offers a nurturing, supportive community from which to set up their new business. The largest technology innovation hub in the MENA region, the 10,000 sqm creatively designed workspace hosts an integrated ecosystem, home to hundreds of startups, SMEs and technology entrepreneurs from around the world.

References

https://www.dsoa.ae/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/dubai-silicon-oasis/

http://tradearabia.com/news/IND_376447.html

https://mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2020/December/26-12/Fakeeh-University-Hospital-in-Dubai-Silicon-Oasis

https://www.dsoa.ae/media-corner/press-releases

https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/0995660D:UH

Hernaldo Turrillo

Hernaldo Turrillo is a writer and author specialised in innovation, AI, DLT, SMEs, trading, investing and new trends in technology and business. He has been working for ztudium group since 2017. He is the editor of openbusinesscouncil.org, tradersdna.com, hedgethink.com, and writes regularly for intelligenthq.com, socialmediacouncil.eu. Hernaldo was born in Spain and finally settled in London, United Kingdom, after a few years of personal growth. Hernaldo finished his Journalism bachelor degree in the University of Seville, Spain, and began working as reporter in the newspaper, Europa Sur, writing about Politics and Society. He also worked as community manager and marketing advisor in Los Barrios, Spain. Innovation, technology, politics and economy are his main interests, with special focus on new trends and ethical projects. He enjoys finding himself getting lost in words, explaining what he understands from the world and helping others. Besides a journalist, he is also a thinker and proactive in digital transformation strategies. Knowledge and ideas have no limits.