3:00PM - 4:00PM GST
12:00PM - 1:00PM WET
Dubai is no longer a future opportunity for tech startups. It is a current one.
For AI companies looking to operate beyond Europe, Dubai has become a key base for accessing new customers, partnerships and international markets from a single location.
To explore how this opportunity connects with Lisbon’s tech community, DMCC, in partnership with Unicorn Factory Lisboa, is hosting a live webinar on building tech opportunities between Dubai and Lisbon. The session is designed for founders and leadership teams considering international expansion and cross-border growth.
Participants will gain a clear view of how startups operate from Dubai, how DMCC supports international companies, and how European founders are building a presence beyond their home markets.
Whether you are exploring new markets or preparing your next stage of growth, this session offers timely insight into how startups from Lisbon are building international connections through Dubai.
Senior Director - Tech Ecosystems,
DMCC
Belal Jassoma is the Senior Director of Tech Ecosystems at DMCC, the world’s leading business district and authority on international commodities trade and enterprise.
Belal joined DMCC in 2011 and has been instrumental in scaling up DMCC’s ecosystems and commercial offering, including new products, services and member engagement programmes. In his current capacity as Director for Ecosystems, Belal is responsible for developing key strategic relationships, partnerships and product functions as well as overseeing ecosystem development across several of DMCC’s industry verticals such as crypto, gaming, AI, energy and financial services.
Belal holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the American University of Sharjah and brings over 18 years of experience in real estate, investment, and government administration.
Manager – DMCC AI Centre
Salman Amiri serves as the Manager at DMCC’s AI Centre, the region’s leading hub for pragmatic Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation.
Salman leads strategic operations at DMCC's AI and robotics innovation hub, where he drives the development of specialized services, programs, and partnerships that foster ecosystem growth. His work focuses on building strategic relationships with government stakeholders and industry leaders while championing AI adoption initiatives across the organization.
Before joining DMCC in October 2024, Salman was an Autonomous Robotics Researcher at the Technology Innovation Institute, where he specialized in guidance, navigation, and control systems. His background combines technical expertise in AI and robotics with operational leadership experience.
Salman holds a Master's degree in Intelligent Robotic Systems from the Universitat de Girona and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University. As an Emirati national, he is committed to advancing the UAE's position as a global hub for technological innovation.
CEO & Founder,
Sun Evo Holding B.V. Group
Magda Jamal is a ecopreneur C-level executive into major technology industry and sustainable energy with leadership across 20+ African countries. As Founder & CEO of Sun Evo Holding B.V. Group (Sun Evo Tech & SE Solutions Africa), she delivers high-impact IT, energy, and infrastructure programs. She also leads Simba AI Solutions (UAE) into specifics PPP concessions solutions such as SunriseKids™ program, driving scalable solutions for food security, smart agriculture, infrastructure and social
Date: Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Location: Zoom
Magda Aziz Jamal
CEO & Founder, Sun Evo Holding B.V. Group
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