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10/24/25, 2:28 PM New initiative launched to train 1,000 Emirati entrepreneurs

For her part, Yousef stated that supporting entrepreneurs from Emirati families and encouraging
them to establish and launch their own businesses is among the Ministry’s top priorities.

The goal, she explained, is to develop their capabilities and refine their skills so they can
become pioneering business owners with forward-looking, innovation-driven approaches, while
also empowering them to achieve economic independence through diversified sources of

income.

She emphasised that the initiative reflects the Ministry’s "From Care to Empowerment” strategy
and aligns with the goals of the UAE Centennial 2071, under the "Towards a More Cohesive

Society” vision.

The initiative, she explained, seeks to encourage and harness national talents and capabilities,
supporting them in developing and expanding their projects to become distinctive brands in the

entrepreneurial landscape. In doing so, it aims to enhance productivity, strengthen their
contribution to the national economy, and build cohesive families that actively participate in
achieving sustainable development.

She further emphasised the Ministry of Community Empowerment’s commitment to expanding
its community partnerships and strengthening collaboration with entities across the UAE in both
the public and private sectors. The goal, she noted, is to build an integrated, collaborative

ecosystem that promotes growth and sustainability while empowering entrepreneurs from
Emirati families to enter the local market with competence and professionalism.

The Ministry aims to enhance entrepreneurs' capabilities by providing the necessary knowledge,
tools, and resources to help them launch, expand, and scale their businesses locally and
internationally, thereby advancing the UAE’s comprehensive development journey.

For her part, Shaw stated, "Our support for this initiative stems from Majra’s commitment to

advancing sustainable social responsibility and fostering partnerships that enable individuals
and institutions alike to contribute to achieving sustainable development. Through such efforts,
we seek to solidify further the UAE’s position as a global capital of entrepreneurship.”

Dr Faridoon stated, "The programme implemented by the Academy is designed to equip
participants with the tools of the knowledge economy and empower them to manage their
productive ventures in line with the highest standards of quality and competitiveness. It also
aims to prepare entrepreneurs from Emirati families to become innovators capable of sustaining

production, overcoming market challenges, and elevating their products to competitive levels."

The number of entrepreneurs from Emirati families in the UAE witnessed a significant increase
in 2024, reaching 3,307 with an annual growth of 4.5 per cent, equivalent to the addition of 141
new family entrepreneurs compared to that of 2023, when the figure stood at 3,166. This growth

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