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India’s Drone Destination Expands into Europe With Strategic Cyprus Hub

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

June 19, 2025

Strategic Expansion Paves New Paths

India’s Drone Destination, a trailblazer in commercial UAV operations and the first Indian drone firm listed on NSE Emerge, has announced the launch of its European subsidiary in Cyprus. This strategic move follows Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark official visit to the island, underscoring a commitment to strengthen bilateral economic relations.

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Building a Comprehensive Unmanned Aerial Ecosystem

Headquartered in New Delhi and widely respected for its safety and operational excellence, the company offers verified training programs and diverse Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) solutions. These services range from agricultural spraying and aerial surveying to asset inspection. The new Cyprus entity is set to evolve into a comprehensive unmanned aerial hub, focused on research and development, service provision, education, and drone sports. This initiative aims to establish Cyprus as a regional powerhouse for unmanned systems across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Forging Strong Regional Partnerships

In a proactive expansion strategy, India’s Drone Destination is currently engaging with both public and private stakeholders across the region. This initiative is expected to elevate Cyprus’s status as an innovation center in the high-growth unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector, attracting significant foreign direct investment and driving the adoption of advanced technological applications.

Expert Endorsements and Visionary Leadership

Invest Cyprus CEO Marios Tannousis emphasized that drone technology is at the forefront of transforming key industries such as defense, logistics, infrastructure monitoring, agriculture, environmental management, and STEM education. “By creating a safe, sovereign, and innovation-driven drone hub as envisioned by Drone Destination, Cyprus is poised to lead in this critical sector for Europe and its global partners,” Tannousis stated.

India’s Drone Destination President Alok Sharma further highlighted that robust policies under Prime Minister Modi have propelled India’s advancements in drone technology. Sharma noted, “Cyprus stands to gain by capitalizing on this momentum. With strategic foresight and commitment, the island can emerge as a key gateway for unmanned systems in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.”

Global Implications and Forward Momentum

The company’s new presence in Cyprus melds India’s extensive drone expertise with the island’s strategic location, strong intellectual property protections, and clear policy framework. This synergy is expected to create a global hub, fostering innovation and expanding market opportunities across regions.

High Commissioner of India to Cyprus, Shri Manish, welcomed the development, describing the decision as a robust endorsement of the bilateral agenda. He remarked, “We welcome Indian companies like Drone Destination to invest in Cyprus, particularly in forward-looking sectors such as drone technology and artificial intelligence. This initiative aligns perfectly with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of establishing India as a global drone hub by 2030, positioning Cyprus as an ideal European gateway for such innovations.”

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Doers Summit Expands To Dubai, Connecting Global Ecosystems

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 17, 2025

The Doers Company and Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) have signed a strategic agreement to host the first Middle East edition of Doers Summit at Dubai Silicon Oasis in November 2025, connecting Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and beyond.

Doers Summit Expands To Dubai, Connecting Global Ecosystems

A signing ceremony was held in Dubai, attended by His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Executive Chairman of DIEZ, and Demetris Skourides, Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation & Technology at the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, underscoring government-level support for cross-border entrepreneurship and innovation.

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“Hosting this renowned Summit with The Doers Company aligns with Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33 and our commitment to positioning Dubai as a global leader in economic and digital growth,” said Badr Buhannad, Deputy Director General of Dubai Silicon Oasis.

The Dubai edition aims to bring together over 3,000 participants, including startups, venture capital funds, and ecosystem leaders, catalysing cross-border collaboration and capital access while maintaining the Doers Summit’s experience-led format of high-impact networking, curated content, and actionable deal-making.

Reflect Festival Becomes Doers Summit: A Unified Vision for Global Doers

This expansion to Dubai comes at a pivotal moment for The Doers Company, as it unifies all its flagship events under a single global brand.

Since its inception in 2018, Reflect Festival has grown from a local gathering in Limassol into one of Europe’s leading technology and entrepreneurship events, welcoming over 50,000 founders, investors, and operators across Limassol, Athens, and city meetups throughout Europe. Now, Reflect Festival evolves into Doers Summit, aligning a vision to create a single, global gathering of doers that fosters meaningful connections and builds ecosystems where it matters most.

“Reflect Festival was close to many of us, but evolving it into Doers Summit was about clarity of purpose,” says Stylianos Lambrou, Co-founder and CEO of The Doers Company. “Now, we are building a global gathering that creates the partnerships and opportunities shaping what’s next.”

The move to Dubai marks a natural progression, connecting Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and beyond while maintaining the experience-led approach that defines Doers Summit: curated content, high-impact networking, and real-world deal-making.

“This is more than scaling an event, it’s scaling a movement,” adds Dusan Duffek, Co-founder and Managing Partner at The Doers Company. “We’re creating moments of convergence where regions connect, ideas collide, and real deals happen.”

With Dubai, Athens, and Limassol now under the unified Doers Summit banner, The Doers Company is laying the groundwork for a truly global ecosystem where doers can continue to learn, connect, and build what’s next, together.