GITEX Spotlight: Mohammad Alblooshi on Driving Dubai's Fintech and Startup Revolution At Expand North Star 2025, Mohammad Alblooshi highlighted his pivotal role in Dubai's innovation ecosystem and how initiatives like Ignyte are accelerating the growth of startups and fintech ventures. The platform provides entrepreneurs with access to investors, mentors, corporate challenges, and a startup-focused marketplace, helping turn ideas into scalable businesses and positioning Dubai as a global hub for innovation.

By Mina Vucic

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At GITEX 2025, Entrepreneur Middle East spoke with Mohammad Alblooshi, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Innovation Hub, about his role in shaping Dubai's fintech and innovation landscape. As the head of one of the region's leading innovation ecosystems, Al Blooshi has been instrumental in positioning DIFC as a global fintech hub, overseeing a vibrant network of startups, venture capital firms, and educational partners.

A key part of this ecosystem is Ignyte, a flagship initiative under the Dubai Digital Economy Mandate, launched to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship. Alblooshi has been closely involved in driving Ignyte's mission, connecting startups with investors, world-class mentors, corporate innovation challenges, and a unique startup-focused marketplace where ventures can showcase their products and redeem exclusive perks. Through this platform, Dubai is providing a single gateway for innovators to scale their ideas and access global opportunities.

By integrating programs like Ignyte with the broader DIFC Innovation Hub ecosystem, Alblooshi helps turn concepts into scalable businesses, supporting startups at every stage of growth. His work reflects a vision to cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and forward-thinking innovation that strengthens Dubai's position as a leading hub for fintech and emerging technologies.
Mina Vucic

Director of Production and Multimedia, BNC Publishing

Mina Vucic is the Director of Production and Multimedia at BNC Publishing, the media house behind Entrepreneur Middle East.

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