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Why global founders launch from Dubai
Time zones, talent, travel links and government support: why founders from India, Europe and beyond use Dubai as their launchpad.
Dubai has become a base for founders from around the world who want to build for the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Europe at once.
The advantages
- A time zone that overlaps with Asia, Europe and Africa
- Direct flights to much of the world
- A large international talent pool
- Startup programmes such as Dubai Founders HQ
- Competitive tax rates and 100% foreign ownership for most activities
What to plan for
- Licence and visa costs
- Bilingual products for GCC customers
- Local payment methods
- Strong online presence, since buyers research before they meet
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