ENABLING THE FUTURE OF INNOVATION IN SCIENCE

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1 ENABLING THE FUTURE OF INNOVATION IN SCIENCE

2 Determination, strategy and vision for the future are our real resources in the quest for excellence and success. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai

3 A STATE OF THE ART GLOBAL BUSINESS HUB In 2005, a plan was made to create a hub that boosted the UAE s life sciences, renewable energy and solar energy sectors position in the world. And today, Dubai Science Park (DSP), a member of TECOM Group, is a vibrant, holistic, science-focused community, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs, SMEs and MNEs. Amongst its more than 350 companies, DSP is home to leading international and regional brands. And with the thriving business community that it is, comes over 3,600 talented minds adding to the vast talent pool of industry experts, encouraging Dubai s vision of becoming an innovation-driven economy. DSP has revolutionised the science industry landscape by creating a science hub that offers robust infrastructure along with entertainment and a vibrant lifestyle for its residents. Dubai Science Park is stretching the boundaries of science in the region s most attractive business and leisure destination - Dubai.

4 DUBAI S GLOBAL RANKINGS OFFER A CLEAR PICTURE OF THE LIFESTYLE IN THE BUSTLING EMIRATE DUBAI - A LEADING BUSINESS AND LEISURE DESTINATION Once a local trading community, Dubai has evolved into the region s foremost commerce hub with a dynamic and diversified economy, and a large talent pool of highly qualified professionals from around the globe. This is a natural outcome of the government s focus on knowledge and service development. In realising its vision, Dubai relies on the unwavering support of TECOM Group s business parks. 1 st 1 st 2 nd 2 nd 1 st in MENA region Mercer 2017 Quality of Living Rankings 1 st in MENA region 2017 Index of Economic Freedom by The Heritage Foundation in partnership with Wall Street Journal Supported by a transparent and favourable business climate and a high degree of political stability, the UAE has created a dynamic entrepreneurial environment for international investors 2 nd most improved in the world in the last five years Global Liveability Report 2017 by The Economist Intelligence Unit Dubai ranks 74th among 140 cities for factors such as healthcare, stability, education, culture and environment 2 nd safest in the world The Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017 by the World Economic Forum

5 A MEMBER OF DUBAI HOLDING TECOM Group, a member of Dubai Holding, is a strategic business enabler that contributes to the realisation of Dubai s economic aspirations through the creation of sector-focused business communities that provide innovative ecosystems. TECOM Group s business communities reinforce Dubai s position as a global business and commerce hub. Spanning seven vibrant industry sectors, they are home to 5,100 companies, ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations, with a total workforce of 76,000. TECOM GROUP - REALISING DUBAI S GLOBAL AMBITIONS

6 MEDIA ICT EDUCATION SCIENCE DESIGN MANUFACTURING TRADE TECOM BUSINESS COMMUNITIES

7 DSP provides an enabling environment for top multinational companies, new and established SMEs and fast-growing start-ups, and offers a wealth of employment opportunities. The Park also creates forums for its partners to network through hosting key events such as the Green Leadership Series, and inspires creative thinking through initiatives such as the Life Science Discussion and talks on a variety of topics by renowned thought leaders. The DSP community includes global and regional industry giants such as Pfizer, Medtronic, Olympus, Mettler Toledo and First Solar, to name a few. Being anchored by these top global companies from the industry, DSP has been able to open the right channels for industry-related businesses to operate globally out of Dubai, making the Emirate a serious contender in the global market. A TRULY GLOBAL SCIENCE COMMUNITY

8 DSP is as much a vibrant lifestyle and entertainment destination as it is an advanced business hub. DSP offers residential and lifestyle services, a wide variety of restaurants, schools and more. Dubai Science Park is a proficient and all-inclusive business community where the pursuit of scientific excellence thrives. A TRULY GLOBAL SCIENCE COMMUNITY

9 DSP s wide range of offerings tailored to the requirements of multinational companies, supported by a revolutionary ecosystem, has attracted an extensive list of globally renowned companies to set up operations here, providing a welcome boost to the growth of local talent. A HOME FOR MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES

10 LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN A WORLD-CLASS ENVIRONMENT The wide range of benefits DSP offers ensures that not only corporate giants but also entrepreneurs and SMEs feel perfectly at home here. In keeping with the evolving nature of the global business landscape, the pioneering hub has developed a set of offerings that are flexible in nature. DSP has designed diverse laboratories, warehouses and business units that are equipped with innovative, easy-to-use services.

11 The eco-friendly LEED-certified Laboratory Complex at DSP has been designed to the highest global standards. The cutting-edge facility serves businesses in the science sector whose activities range from research and product development to testing, diagnostics, manufacturing and production.

12 Since its inception in 2013, in5 has been supporting entrepreneurs in the technology sector in the UAE and the wider region. With the aim of boosting the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem, in5 has expanded to the design and media industries. Its innovation centres offer five key benefits to the growing number of students, entrepreneurs and start-ups seeking to get new ideas off the ground in Dubai s competitive markets: in5, an integrated innovation platform launched by TECOM Group, has shaped a distinctive and well-rounded ecosystem that incubates entrepreneurs and start-ups and nurtures them to their next phase of growth. in5 offers state-of-the-art specialised facilities catering to the technology, media and design industries, and facilitates training and mentorship programmes. Its dynamic and creative environment fosters innovative ideas through community-wide networking events, access to investors and industry-leading market research. BENEFITS Set-up Framework Mentorship Training Networking Access to Investors PROCESS Submission Validation Presentation Incubation Graduation

13 axs, the smart gateway for integrated services established by TECOM Group, is enhancing the ease of doing business for over 5,100 business partners across the Group s 11 business parks through an intelligent service centre and an interactive digital portal. axs s innovative, user-friendly dashboard that enables instant access to more than 200 government and corporate services for over 76,000 professionals from the TECOM Group communities also provides interactive graphs with real-time company information at the click of a mouse AXS Block 8, Dubai Knowledge Park

14 Dubai Science Park Laboratory Complex, Management Office Umm Suqeim Road, Dubai, UAE Tel: Fax: info@dsp.ae MAKANI: A MEMBER OF DUBAI HOLDING

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