The Middle East Region is a vast region with some of the most attractive start-up cities globally. Start-up founders can benefit from deep networks and high-tech employees in highly developed ecosystems like Tel Aviv or well-funded and promising ecosystems like Riyadh.

Finding the right starting point is an essential first step in starting a business. We've identified the best cities in the Middle East that are hotspots for budding entrepreneurs. Each of these has attractive qualities to look for in your home: affordable financial resources, low taxes, and a well-educated workforce to ensure you have plenty of promising candidates.

A joint index based on several parameters, including living standards, economic factors, socio-cultural and environmental factors, and labor rights, will also be developed.

Top places to start a business in Middle East Region