The State of SME in Dubai (Report)

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Dubai’s economy, representing 95% of all establishments in the Emirate. These SME businesses account for 42% of the workforce and contribute around 40% to the total value add generated in Dubai’s economy. The Government has a high focus on enhancing the contribution and performance of the SME sector to make these businesses comparable to their counterparts in other developed and high income nations. Against this backdrop, the initiatives aimed at the development of SMEs and enhancing support for them have to be formulated on detailed research on their current state and development needs.