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Lagos State has been named Africa’s most start-up-friendly city in a global ranking by Multipolitan, an international mobility platform headquartered in Singapore. Read More: thisisradionow.com/lagos-tops-afr… #amnews #Newsnow #lagos

@ARNNewsCentre Dubai's ranking in the global top three sends a clear signal to founders. The full Startup Friendly Cities Index 2026 explains what's driving that momentum: multipolitan.com/resource/the-s…

@Emirates_News @gregfairlie This captures it well. Ecosystems don’t mature overnight, but when execution aligns with ambition, momentum compounds. Dubai’s position reflects that trajectory. For a deeper look at the data and methodology, the full Index is here: multipolitan.com/resource/the-s…

Dubai ranks third globally in the Startup Friendly Cities Index 2026, placing behind San Francisco and Zurich and ahead of London, Paris, and New York. Published by Multipolitan, the ranking highlights Dubai’s fast company setup, digital governance, talent retention, and quality of life as key factors driving its rise as a global startup hub. Full article in the comments.

Great chat (and report) orchestrated by @multipolitan on the future of states. But also some hesitant thoughts - the 'state as a product/platform' do not encompass the full offering of what most states provide. Generally, these platforms, including @e_Residents, only provide a limited feature-set, mostly about running businesses and some features for highly mobile/qualified labor. The 'full stack' of government services is far from being globally platformatized. With the @agenticstate_ we are taking a more holistic view of all the functions of government - and hopefully 'productizing' government in a way that works for all citizens. But it's early days

Multipolitan Releases ‘The Digital State Project’ To Map The Future of Governance: Multipolitan, a platform for borderless living headquartered in Singapore, has released The Digital State Project. The flagship report explores how governments can rebuild… dlvr.it/TQMWdJ

Startup Friendly Cities: Global Innovation Shifts: The «Startup Friendly Cities Index 2026» , released by Multipolitan, reveals a shifting global map of entrepreneurial opportunity – one where traditional venture powerhouses remain domin... zpr.io/4TFPNgSnHjs9

Great conversation on The Business Breakfast! Our full Startup Friendly Cities Index 2026 explains what’s driving Dubai’s #3 position alongside long-established startup hubs like San Francisco and New York. Read more: multipolitan.com/resource/the-s…

Tomorrow, the contributors behind The Digital State Project come together for a live virtual roundtable. Join for a dynamic conversation, drawing on insights from leaders in digital identity, e-governance, AI, metaverse, orbital infrastructure, and more. For one hour, contributors will connect the dots between their articles and discuss how technology is redefining sovereignty, citizenship, and the very idea of the state itself. Featuring: @brilwang - CEO, Cryptic Labs @jellsmoor - Founder & CEO, Island Innovation @abornyakov - Deputy Minister, Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine @hrishlotlikar - Co-Founder & CEO, SuperWorld @luukasilves - Advisor, Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine @_annahazlett - Founder & CEO, AzurX Nirbhay Handa - Co-founder & CEO of Multipolitan Register now: zoom.us/webinar/regist… #DigitalStateProject #AgenticState #GovTech #NetworkStates #Multipolitan

The state is going digital. Smarter. Faster. Borderless. Governments are thinking like startups. Institutions are learning to adapt. But behind every major change are the people who enable it- Ministers, founders, policymakers, creators. In Ukraine, Estonia, Tuvalu, and Palau- In the metaverse and in space- The governance is being rewritten. Welcome to The Digital State Project, where you don’t enter- You log in. Download the report now: multipolitan.com/resource/the-d… Featured contributors: Nirbhay Handa, @brilwang, Briar Prestidge, @abornyakov, @hrishlotlikar, @luukasilves, @_annahazlett. #DigitalStateProject #Multipolitan

Cities aren’t competing on history anymore. They’re competing on speed. The fastest-rising startup hubs are the ones that remove friction for founders, not the ones with the longest legacy. That’s why Dubai is moving from “interesting” to “undeniable.” Full index: multipolitan.com/resource/the-s… #Startups #StartupFriendlyCitiesIndex2026 #StartupTrends #Multipolitan

Tech’s “post-coastal” narrative is fading. Multipolitan’s 2026 Start-Up Friendly Cities Index ranks San Francisco #1 globally, with New York #5 and Los Angeles #6—coastal hubs still win at scale. techechelon.com/post/san-franc…

Tomorrow, I’m excited to join an incredible group of global leaders, innovators, and policymakers at The Digital State Project | Virtual Roundtable Register now: lnkd.in/gEk8x96T I’ll be speaking about @superworldapp 🌎❤️’s vision for the digital layer of reality

Dubai ranked third globally in the Multipolitan Startup Friendly Cities Index 2026, trailing San Francisco and Zurich. #EmiratesNews #DubaiOneTv #UAE #Dubai #News @gregfairlie

In 2026, countries need startups to fuel innovation and growth. We measured entrepreneurship, connectivity, talent, liveability, and agility across 60 global hubs. Now revealing the Startup Friendly Cities in our index: San Francisco, Zurich, Dubai, Singapore, New York, and more. Where will you build next? Download full index: multipolitan.com/resource/the-s… #Startups #StartupFriendlyCitiesIndex2026 #StartupTrends #Multipolitan

Ahead of the Digital State Project release, Multipolitan is gathering the contributors behind the report for a live roundtable discussion. This is a rare chance to hear directly from the people designing digital identity systems, AI-driven public services, network states, and even orbital infrastructure as part of national strategy. Spanning Ukraine’s digital government, Palau’s digital residency, AI-driven services, the metaverse, and the UAE’s space economic zones, the conversation will explore what it really takes to redefine digital statehood. Welcome to the new era of governance, where you don’t enter - you log in. Spots are limited. Register now: zoom.us/webinar/regist… #DigitalStateProject #AgenticState #GovTech #NetworkStates #Multipolitan

Thank you @BusinessDubai for the mention here!

As blockspace increases, the idea of the ledger of record is becoming more feasible. As AI progresses, the ledger of record is becoming more necessary. It means the only truly verifiable citations are links to onchain data via block explorers. Crypto is what AI can’t fake.

#AbuDhabi and #Dubai top the list of the world's most tax-friendly cities, according to #Multipolitan's 2025 Tax-Friendly Cities Index. Nirbhay Handa from Multipolitan explains that low taxes alone aren't enough to make the list, he breaks down the key factors driving this result. #DubaiEyeLiveonDubaiOne #BusinessBreakfastonDubaiOne #DubaiOneTv @dubaieye1038fm @tomurquhart

The tax landscape is shifting fast. Geography is now the ultimate wealth strategy. Multipolitan’s Wealth Report 2025 is out today, with 3 new indices spotlighting the top cities for tax, wealth preservation & sustainability. Download the report now: multipolitan.com/resource/multi…