The India-UAE relationship is increasingly extending beyond trade and investment into entrepreneurship and innovation, with startup ecosystems playing a growing role in creating opportunities for founders in both markets. For Indian startups, Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a base to test, validate and scale businesses into the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Basma AlBadi AlDhaheri, Head of Value Creation at Hub71, spoke to ET Online about what is driving Indian founders to consider Abu Dhabi, how the India-Abu Dhabi startup corridor is evolving, and the support startups need as they expand into international markets. Edited excerpts:
ET: As more Indian startups look beyond the domestic market, what factors are driving founders to consider Abu Dhabi as a base for international expansion?
