Global visual communication platform Canva will establish the company’s regional headquarters in Dubai, it was revealed on Thursday.

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has signed an agreement with Canva in this respect.

The move will support 250,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the digital sector and individuals over the next five years, said a WAM news agency report.

The agreement, which was signed during the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026 in Dubai, supports the UAE’s national objectives for digital transformation and artificial intelligence.

In the presence of Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications and Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, the agreement was signed by Saeed Al Gergawi, Vice President of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, and Cliff Obrecht, Co-Founder and COO, Canva.

Under the agreement, Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy will support the establishment of Canva’s regional headquarters in Dubai, contributing to the expansion of the company’s operations at the local and regional levels.

Canva will enable newly established SMEs operating in Dubai and the UAE to access service packages through its innovative platform for digital design and visual communication.

Set to launch this year, companies will benefit from advanced tools for design, productivity, and innovation, helping them strengthen their digital presence, streamline content creation, and develop new ideas without the need for specialist design skills.

Canva serves the creative and design needs of enterprises, small businesses, consumers, and students in more than 190 countries worldwide. Valued at approximately $42 billion, over 260 million people use Canva every month, and over 40 billion designs have been created on its platform.