A Dubai SME is defined as any firm with a turnover of less than
250 million UAE dirhams and with an employment size of less
than 250 employees. SMEs are the backbone of Dubai’s economy
representing 95% of all firms registered in the Emirate. They
contribute 42% of the workforce and 40% of value add to the
Dubai Economy. Together they constitute the largest reserve of
knowledge and human capital in Dubai and serve many global
companies in the country and region. The UAE leadership has
long recognized the importance of SMEs; and the promotion of
entrepreneurship and SME development are therefore among the
key economic strategies of the Dubai government.