The ALLPS AI team recently spent an exciting week in the UAE as part of the Start2 Group program at the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec) in Dubai Silicon Oasis.

The program brought together innovative startups and scaleups from across Germany, France, Brazil, Switzerland, and other countries to explore business opportunities in the UAE and the wider MENA region. Through workshops, networking sessions, and industry events, participants gained valuable insights into one of the world’s fastest-growing technology markets.

During the trip, we connected with entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, and startups across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including members of the Hub71 ecosystem. We also attended STEP Conference 2025, where we had the opportunity to meet founders, technology leaders, and innovators from across the region.

Representing ALLPS AI alongside Javed Memon, we introduced our AI-powered recruitment platform and explored how Agentic AI can help organizations improve hiring efficiency and decision-making. The discussions led to promising conversations with recruitment companies and large enterprises interested in adopting AI within their hiring processes.

The UAE’s strong focus on innovation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation makes it an exciting market for the future of recruitment technology. The experience gave us valuable market insights, new connections, and opportunities to expand our presence in the region.

We’re grateful to the Start2 Group team, mentors, organizers, and fellow cohort members for making the program such a rewarding experience. It was an important step in our international growth journey, and we’re excited about the opportunities ahead.