How global firms and enterprises can scale up in the UAE’s thriving business environment

Speaker spotlight: Luciano Vital on ‘Scaling in the UAE – What Startups and Investors Need to Know’

The recent global indices, including GEM’s National Entrepreneurship Context Index and the Global Soft Power Index 2025, show how well the UAE’s development agenda works. The nation’s progress-looking leaders expertly oversee government procedures by prioritising productivity and planning proactively. Seed Group, a company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, is gearing up to convey the UAE’s, and in particular Dubai’s, lucrative corporate sector through a high-level discussion forum spearheaded by C-suite decision-makers from all over the world.

In its upcoming webinar titled ‘Mapping UAE Investment in 2025: Family Offices, Startups, and Growth Opportunities,’ the Group is actively inviting business founders, venture capitalists, and other types of investors to a spirited online roundtable discussion. This virtual forum will specifically expound on the influential role of UAE-based family offices, scalable business models for startups, and emerging investment frameworks moulding the region’s business sector.

Luciano Vital to speak about ‘Scaling in the UAE – What Startups and Investors Need to Know’

On April 29, 2025, a live discussion event will take place featuring Luciano Vital, the Group CEO of Vital Holding. Renowned for his strategic foresight and unique perspective on market entry, Luciano will explore the opportunities and challenges that companies encounter when targeting the UAE. During the webinar, he will dig deeper into the topic ‘Scaling in the UAE – What Startups and Investors Need to Know.’

Why you need to attend:

• Learn how the rising investment and venture capital scene in the UAE supports long-term success for entrepreneurs;
• Discover techniques to scale your business as you enter and grow in the UAE;
• Explore how global firms can leverage the nation’s repute as a launching ground into neighbouring markets;
• Gain insight into strategic sectors receiving significant investment from government and private companies; and,
• Network with global investors, advisors, and senior leaders who are defining the investment ecosystem in 2025.

This series is ideal for:

• Founders of startups and growing companies looking to expand;
• Investors interested in growth sectors; and,
• Business leaders and consultants working internationally.

Why this conversation matters now

For the fourth year in a row, the UAE holds the 1st spot in GEM’s National Entrepreneurship Context Index (NECI) based on the GEM 2024/2025 Global Report titled Entrepreneurship Reality Check. It has outperformed many advanced economies this year and was named the best place for entrepreneurship and small and SMEs among 56 economies surveyed. 

Complementarily, the country ranked 10th in the Global Soft Power Index 2025. The country’s Nation Brand value grew significantly, rising to approximately AED4 trillion by 2025. These achievements show that the UAE’s extensive development strategy is effective and efficient. The leadership has demonstrated skill in managing government operations through careful planning and readiness to face various challenges.

As startups look to grow sustainably and efficiently, the UAE provides the necessary infrastructure and plenty of opportunities for success.

What’s next in the series

In our upcoming articles, we will highlight the particular focus of another speaker who will give feasible methods for achieving scalability success in competitive and emerging markets. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with global founders, senior executives, and investment leaders in a high-impact, insights-driven session. Secure your spot here: Mapping UAE Investment in 2025: Family Offices, Startups, and Growth Opportunities