Dubai has cemented its position as the Middle East’s digital innovation powerhouse with Canva’s announcement to establish its regional headquarters in the emirate, a strategic partnership set to empower 250,000 small and medium-sized enterprises and individuals over the next five years.
Game-Changing Partnership for Digital Transformation
Signed during the World Governments Summit 2026, the agreement positions Canva—valued at $42 billion with 260 million monthly users across 190+ countries—to provide Dubai SMEs with comprehensive access to cutting-edge digital design tools through specialized service packages launching this year.
Empowering SMEs Without Design Barriers
The partnership addresses a critical need in the UAE’s business ecosystem. In the UAE alone, more than 54 million designs were created on Canva in 2025, with one in eight internet users already leveraging the platform.
Under the agreement, Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy will facilitate Canva’s regional expansion, while businesses gain access to advanced tools for design, productivity, and innovation—eliminating the need for specialist design skills.
Strategic Vision for Growth
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy will facilitate Canva’s regional expansion while businesses gain tools for design, productivity, and innovation without specialist skills. H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama emphasized Dubai’s commitment to enabling companies to thrive in AI-powered creative sectors, strengthening the emirate’s digital ecosystem.
This partnership democratizes digital creativity and accelerates SME growth across the Middle East’s most dynamic economy.
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