Zoho and Dart Team Up to Bolster International Startups within Dubai's Tech Community
In a significant move to support the accelerating digital economy of the UAE, Zoho, a leading global technology company, has partnered with Dart, a leading business ecosystem in Dubai. The partnership was formalized during a signing ceremony at Dart’s Dubai headquarters, with Premanand Velumani, Associate Director, Strategic Alliances Middle East and Africa at Zoho, and Jack Mouzer, COO of Dart, representing their respective organizations.
The collaboration is designed to simplify the process for global founders to establish and grow their businesses in the UAE. Zoho will offer $500 in wallet credits to eligible Dart members, providing access to their suite of 55+ cloud-based business applications. These tools are designed to help businesses hit the ground running, whether they are startups or established companies upgrading their tech stack.
In addition to financial support, Zoho will lead dedicated workshops, product training sessions, and webinars to help entrepreneurs and early-stage tech businesses maximize the use of Zoho’s technology. This educational offering aims to equip emerging tech startups in Dubai with the necessary tools, knowledge, and local support to confidently scale their operations.
Premanand Velumani, Associate Director of Strategic Alliances Middle East and Africa for Zoho, expressed, “Zoho has always believed in supporting businesses from the ground up. Through this partnership, we aim to empower emerging tech startups in Dubai with the tools, knowledge, and local support they need to scale confidently. As the region’s digital economy accelerates, we are growing more committed to being a long-term partner in this journey.”
Jack Mouzer, COO of Dart, shared, “We’re excited to be bringing Zoho’s powerful suite of tools to our clients and community members. Zoho is a household name in software and systems, and their innovative products make it easier for businesses to hit the ground running in Dubai, whether they’re startups building from scratch or established companies upgrading their tech stack.”
This partnership is part of Zoho’s 'Transnational Localism' strategy, which focuses on investing in local ecosystems, particularly in markets like the UAE that are becoming regional hubs for AI, fintech, and digital innovation, such as the UAE. The strategy aims to help businesses build and grow efficiently using Zoho’s technology.
Zoho continues to be a preferred platform for thousands of businesses across the UAE and wider MENA region due to its focus on accessibility, privacy, and localization. The company has expressed a commitment to being a long-term partner in the accelerating digital economy of the region. This partnership with Dart is a testament to this commitment and a significant step forward in Zoho’s mission to empower businesses worldwide.
- Zoho's collaboration with Dart is aimed at simplifying the process for global founders to establish and grow their businesses in the UAE, offering $500 in wallet credits to eligible Dart members for access to their suite of 55+ cloud-based business applications.
- Premanand Velumani, Associate Director of Strategic Alliances Middle East and Africa for Zoho, stated that the partnership is designed to empower emerging tech startups in Dubai with the tools, knowledge, and local support needed to confidently scale their operations.
- Jack Mouzer, COO of Dart, mentioned that they are excited to bring Zoho's powerful suite of tools to their clients and community members, as Zoho's innovative products make it easier for businesses to hit the ground running in Dubai, whether they're startups or established companies upgrading their tech stack.
- This partnership is part of Zoho’s 'Transnational Localism' strategy, which focuses on investing in local ecosystems, particularly in markets like the UAE that are becoming regional hubs for AI, fintech, and digital innovation.
- Zoho continues to be a preferred platform for thousands of businesses across the UAE and wider MENA region due to its focus on accessibility, privacy, and localization, and the company has expressed a commitment to being a long-term partner in the accelerating digital economy of the region.
