”WeWork” to launch its first UAE location at Abu Dhabi’s Hub71

Media IN ABU DHABI, 24th July 2019 (WAM)

WeWork, a global company offering shared workspaces for tech firms, announced on Wednesday the launch of its first location in the United Arab Emirates.

WeWork was founded in 2010 to create flexible, innovative and attractive work spaces that help people and businesses connect, collaborate, and grow.

The American company will open over 5,000 square metres of collaborative and inspirational workspace in early 2020 at Hub71, a global tech ecosystem based in Abu Dhabi Global Market Square at Al Maryah Island.

The tailor-made space for tech companies, universities, corporates and startups will span across three floors, in what is also known as Abu Dhabi’s financial district.

WeWork now provides space, community and services to over 466,000 members around the world, including a range of startups and mid- to large-sized corporations.

Its diverse membership offerings provide members with the flexibility to work from multiple locations, while its global network of locations allows companies to expand to new cities around the world.

The company caters to entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups, small businesses and large enterprises.

The Managing Director, International Operations for WeWork, Anthony Yazbeck, said, “We are excited to expand our global community through this new partnership with Hub71. The UAE’s capital city attracts innovative founders, established businesses, entrepreneurs and startups; the same type of people and businesses that call WeWork home around the world.”

The CEO of Hub71, Mahmoud Adi,said, “WeWork shows that Abu Dhabi is ready to welcome global tech talent, international startups and founders from all parts of the globe. ”

”With a macro shift towards collaborative and adaptable ways of working, WeWork has become a leader in workspace solutions. Through Hub71, Abu Dhabi residents will benefit from innovative workplaces and gain access to a network – both physical and virtual – that links them to WeWork’s members around the world.” he concluded