10 Startups To Watch in Abu Dhabi, UAE

The United Arab Emirates is quickly making a name for itself as one of the fastest-growing tech hubs in the world.

Whilst many may associate Dubai with this accolade, the other Emirates are certainly keeping up.

Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the UAE, has been ranked the fastest growing startup ecosystem in MENA according to their media office. This startup ecosystem has created over $4 billion in economic value, making it one to watch.

Here, we take a look at 10 startups in Abu Dhabi that we think are worth watching.

1. HydroArtPod:  Indoor Plant Pods

HydroArtPod is an indoor vertical garden for people that love plants.

Their smart pods allow people to grow herbs, fruit and vegetables at home – without needing a lot of floor space. Boasting an energy efficient design and the ability to grow produce with no pesticides, the company is helping more people grow their own food at home.

2. Grams: Personalised Meal Plans

Grams is helping people achieve their health goals with their personalised meal plans. The app shows users a whole host of delicious and nutritious meals, meaning users don’t need to feel like their diet is a chore.

By taking the admin out of diets, Grams is helping more people live a heathier lifestyle.

3. Famunera: B2B Agro Marketplace

Famunera is a B2B marketplace connecting farmers and supply chain managers.

The company aims to make agricultural businesses more traceable, whilst also helping with their supply chain management. To date, the company has digitised over 1,000 businesses and is helping businesses buy better product nationwide.

4. Lamsa: Educational Content For Children

Lamsa is a platform that helps young children learn, through their educational content.

Their app features content that helps develop cognitive skills, emotional intelligence, mathematics and languages. Through their engaging content, the startup is helping foster a love of learning in more children across the UAE.

5. MindTales: Mental Health Support Platform

MindTales is a mental health platform that connects users with virtual coaches and wellness plans designed to improve their wellbeing,

The app allows users to choose what element of their mental health they want to work on, and then provides a care plan. MindTales is helping to break the stigma around mental health in the UAE by making care more accessible.

6. TruKKer: Digital Freight Platform

TruKKer is a logistics and freight management platform that helps people manage the transportation of their goods. With everything in one place TruKKer helps supply chain managers access better rates and more accurate tracking.

7. DarDoc: On Demand Healthcare

DarDoc is a healthcare platform that connects people with healthcare professionals. Perfect for newborns, the elderly or people wanting an at-home check up, the platform makes it easier than ever to get quality care.

By comining tech and healthcare, DarDoc is giving people across the UAE better at home care options.

8. Nymcard: Online Payment Solutions

NymCard is making it easier for businesses to accept payments with their 1000 APIs. The platform gives businesses total control over their payments, including what they can accept.

Their APIs are developed to make it easy to integrate into any existing stack, making it easier than ever to manage finances online.

9. Addenda: Motor Insurance And Vehicle Repair

Addenda is an AI-led platform designed to make it easier for businesses to manage their customers’ motor insurance and any claims.

By using AI to assess the level of damage and guide users through the claims process, Addenda is making the world of motor insurance more productive.

10. Pure Harvest Smart Farms: Tech-Driven Agriculture

Pure Harvest is an AgriTech company that is trying to produce fresh fruit and veg all year round.

As the UAE is a harsh and hot climate, the company uses hydroponic technology and temperature regulated greenhouses to produce high-quality food.