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9/20/24, 10:38 AM Sheraa discusses strengthening Sharjah's position as regional entrepreneurship hub
environmental sustainability and climate resilience and raise climate awareness. I

look forward to more projects offering climate-friendly solutions and addressing

critical challenges such as clean energy, biodiversity loss, securing food systems,

and waste management, among others, leading the UAE towards a sustainable

future."

The session provided a platform for discussing Sheraa's current strategic positioning

and offerings, with initial feedback sought on how to advance its mission of

growing Sharjah's entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The meeting included a comprehensive presentation led by Sara Al Nuaimi,

followed by strategic discussions.

As the major engine fueling these achievements, Sheraa has trained and upskilled a

talented community of over 18,000 entrepreneurial youth, supported a

comprehensive ecosystem of over 420 startups, including over 180 incubated

ventures that have raised over $171 million in funding, generated over $248 million

in revenue, and created well over 1,900 jobs, contributing to the UAE's national

economy.

Moreover, Sheraa's flagship event, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival has

solidified the emirate's reputation as a premier hub for talent, drawing over 30,000
changemakers from around the globe across its seven editions.

The meeting was attended by board members.

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