Business Communities in the UAE

The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), Dubai

TiE Dubai was inaugurated by HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of TECOM in 2003. Supported by various corporate sponsors on different platforms, TiE Dubai is led by its Charter Members who include successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior industry professionals. TiE members represent a diverse set of industries including technology software and hardware, healthcare, biotech, media, telecom, IT enabled services, consulting, finance and law. The network focuses on generating and nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs through mentoring, networking and education, funding, and incubation. A key programme, TiE Women, is a global initiative dedicated to helping women reach their full potential, with support to build their leadership and entrepreneurial skills. TiE Women is open to all businesses that are managed or owned by women in the Arab world and helps highlight their achievements.