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AWS Startup Credits for UAE Startups

Up to $200,000 in AWS Activate credits for UAE founders — full application, AWS account setup and architecture guidance, delivered remotely by ROSTAN, an AWS Activate Provider.

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AWS Activate is a global program, and UAE startups are fully eligible. Through ROSTAN Technologies — an AWS Activate Provider — qualifying UAE startups can access the Portfolio tier of AWS Activate, worth up to $200,000 in credits, rather than the smaller self-apply Founders tier. We prepare and submit the application, help you set up your AWS account, and review your initial architecture so the credits go further.

Support is delivered remotely by our AWS team in India, working to UAE business hours — a small time-zone gap that keeps handoffs fast for Dubai, Abu Dhabi and beyond. You get hands-on help without local consulting rates, while your workloads run in the AWS UAE Region.

AWS Region serving the UAE

The AWS Middle East (UAE) Region (me-central-1) has three Availability Zones and lets UAE startups run workloads and keep data in-country, close to customers across the Gulf.

Data residency in the UAE

Keep customer data in the UAE Region to support obligations under UAE data protection law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021).

Low latency across the Gulf

An in-country Region with three Availability Zones keeps response times fast for customers across the UAE and neighboring Gulf markets.

Support in your hours

Delivered remotely from India, a short time-zone gap from the UAE — application help, account setup and architecture review.

Well-Architected from day one

We review your initial setup against AWS Well-Architected principles so your credits fund the right foundation, not rework.

How it works

We keep it simple for UAE founders: confirm you meet the AWS Activate prerequisites (company under 10 years old, privately held, with an AWS account), then we prepare and submit your Portfolio-tier application, help set up your AWS account, and review your first architecture — all remotely, in your business hours. See the full eligibility checklist on our main AWS Startup Credits page.

Frequently asked questions

Can UAE startups get AWS Activate credits?
Yes. AWS Activate is a global program and UAE startups are fully eligible. Applying through ROSTAN as an AWS Activate Provider gives access to the Portfolio tier, worth up to $200,000 in credits, subject to AWS eligibility rules such as company age under 10 years and not being publicly traded.
Does ROSTAN have an office in the UAE?
No. ROSTAN delivers AWS Activate support to UAE startups remotely from India, a short time-zone gap away. There is no local office; the benefit is local-grade help without local consulting rates, while your workloads run in the AWS UAE Region.
Which AWS Region should a UAE startup use?
Most UAE startups use the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region (me-central-1), launched in 2022, for lowest local latency and to keep data in-country for regulatory purposes.
How much do the credits cost, and what does ROSTAN charge?
The AWS Activate credits themselves are provided by AWS at no cost. Contact us for how our application and setup support is structured for UAE startups — the goal is to get you approved and productive on AWS with minimal friction.
Are the credits in UAE dirhams?
AWS Activate credits are denominated in US dollars and applied against your AWS bill. Your AWS invoices can still be managed in AED; the credit simply offsets usage up to its value.

Ready to apply from United Arab Emirates?

Start your AWS Activate application through ROSTAN, an AWS Activate Provider. It takes a few minutes, and we handle the rest remotely.

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Not in United Arab Emirates? See our global AWS Startup Credits page.

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