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Chamber floats 3rd edition of Create Apps Championship

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November 14, 2025

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, said that Dubai's emergence as a leading global hub for digital transformation embodies the bold development vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

Chamber floats 3rd edition of Create Apps Championship

Sheikh Hamdan added that the emirate’s journey towards sustainable growth and greater prosperity continues to be defined by an emphasis on nurturing talent capable of meeting future needs and developing pioneering solutions.

Sheikh Hamdan's remarks came as the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, launched the third edition of the ‘Create Apps Championship’ as part of the Create Apps in Dubai initiative, building on the remarkable success that the initiative has achieved since its launch in 2023.

Through its first two editions, the challenge attracted wide participation from innovators and digital entrepreneurs, receiving over 5,800 applications. It played a key role in supporting the development and launch of over 55 smart applications in the market, underscoring its pivotal contribution to empowering tech talent, nurturing innovative ideas, and strengthening the digital economy ecosystem.

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