Indian startups increasingly eye Abu Dhabi for global expansion: Hub71's Basma AlDhaheri

Indian startups are increasingly looking beyond the domestic market as they seek international growth, with Abu Dhabi emerging as an attractive base for expansion across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Hub71 received more than 3,700 applications from outside the UAE in the first half of 2026, highlighting growing interest from founders looking to access capital, partners and new markets.