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A group of startups d with the G20 will have their second meeting in Brazil next week. Delegations from 23 countries have confirmed their participation in the meeting in Rio, including two from Arab nations.

At a roadshow held by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and ApexBrasil with from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, 10 startups pitched innovative concepts in a bid to the Expand North Star show next October.

One of the founders of consulting firm Orbital (pictured, L, with his partner Wallace Erick) recounts the experience of participating in a Brazilian startup mission to the UAE and Qatar. The entrepreneur was impressed with the infrastructure and the political will to boost technological development.

A new regulatory framework, low interest rates and entrepreneurship are bringing additional investment into the sector, in Brazil and elsewhere. The development of startup businesses hinges on innovation, authenticity, and skilled staff.