ASPIRING EMIRATI ENTREPRENEURS SUPPORTED

Entrepreneurship Programme launched to train 10,000 Emiratis in entrepreneurship skills, part of The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World campaign

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The Ministry of Economy and Tourism, the New Economy Academy and Ignyte, the region's leading global digital startup and SME ecosystem platform developed by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), announced the launch of the Entrepreneurship Programme, targeting Emirati entrepreneurs.

The programme is part of "The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World' national campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to strengthen the UAE's position as a leading global hub for entrepreneurship. The campaign encompasses a comprehensive set of programmes and initiatives designed to empower Emirati youth to launch their ventures, drive innovation and further diversify the UAE economy.

The launch and details of the programme were announced at a press conference held in Dubai earlier this week, in the presence of Abdulla Ahmed Al Saleh, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism; Arif Amiri, CEO of Dubai International Financial Centre Authority; and Dr Laila Faridoon, CEO of the New Economy Academy.

Comprising a three-day Essentials of Entrepreneurship programme and a six-day Complete Entrepreneurship masterclass, the Entrepreneurship Programme aims to train 10,000 Emiratis. This initiative combines entrepreneurship fundamentals and practical applications for aspiring entrepreneurs, alongside an advanced track covering the full journey from startup creation to sustainable growth and global expansion.