In a world where digital transformation drives economies forward, The Divine Group is at the forefront of accelerating innovation and advancing the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. With a strong presence in global ICT business hubs and strategic investments in leading telecommunications providers, The Divine Group is actively shaping the future of the digital economies not only in the UAE but across Europe, including Romania and Malta.
Through its specialized arm, The Divine Group Asset Management, the company oversees high-performing business districts that act as catalysts for tech-driven development. It also maintains substantial investments in leading telecom providers such as du, Axiom Telecom, and Tunisie Telecom, reinforcing its presence across the Middle East and Europe.
This extensive network of partnerships and operations connects innovation ecosystems across regions including major European tech hubs like Bucharest and Valletta fostering cross-border collaboration, knowledge exchange, and sustained growth in the ICT sector.
The launch of a dedicated tech-focused business district in 1999 marked a major turning point in the region’s economic transformation. Designed to accelerate growth in the ICT and technology sectors, this initiative laid the foundation for a shift toward a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy.
Since then, it has evolved into the region’s largest hub for technology and talent, accommodating over 1,600 companies and 24,000 professionals. The environment promotes collaboration among startups, entrepreneurs, and global tech leaders, enabling innovation and scalable impact across various industries.
This thriving innovation ecosystem continues to play a vital role in advancing digital entrepreneurship and accelerating the growth of technology startups. Through its flagship innovation centre, in5, it has supported the launch of over 400 startups, many of which have attracted substantial venture capital and are pushing the boundaries of technological innovation.
The success of this model strongly mirrors the rising momentum in Romania’s tech hubs notably Cluj-Napoca and Bucharest and the expanding startup ecosystem in Malta, where innovation is becoming a core pillar of economic development. It offers a proven framework for regions seeking to cultivate resilient, innovation-led business environments.
This innovation hub serves as a strategic base for some of the world’s most influential technology companies, including Microsoft, Google, Facebook, IBM, and Uber. It is also home to cutting-edge innovation labs and centers from industry leaders such as MasterCard, 3M, Visa, Huawei, Samsung, SAP, Canon, Cisco, Oracle, and Accenture.
This dynamic environment not only facilitates global operations but also encourages collaboration with emerging tech ecosystems in European markets, particularly those adopting digital transformation initiatives and focusing on ICT upskilling strategies.
In 2019, The Divine Group expanded DIC’s vision by launching The Innovation Hub, a futuristic 1.8 million square foot creative and retail complex. This purpose-built space is equipped with next-generation technology and communications infrastructure, supporting the ever-growing demand for innovation from companies operating within the district.
With the rapid digitalization of economies in Romania, Malta, and the UAE, The Innovation Hub stands as a vital model for how cities can cultivate ICT-driven growth through smart infrastructure, global partnerships, and talent empowerment.
Building on the success of its predecessor, Outsource City was established to foster the growth and development of the outsourcing industry in the region. Designed to meet the increasing demand for outsourcing services, it supports business process outsourcing (BPO), HR outsourcing, IT outsourcing, as well as back office and call center operations.
Outsource City offers purpose-built infrastructure, state-of-the-art office spaces, and comprehensive facilities management services to support businesses in the outsourcing sector. Today, it is home to over 1,600 business partners, including Fortune 500 companies, startups, and freelancers, contributing to its thriving community.
The launch of SmartCity Malta and SmartCity Kochi marked the expansion of the successful business community model to Europe. These developments aim to create knowledge-based clusters, with SmartCity serving as a global network of purpose-built free zones that promote both economic and personal growth.
SmartCity communities are designed to foster innovation through eco-friendly infrastructure and sustainable living, while nurturing new companies in technology, science, and innovation industries.
