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10/24/25, 2:28 PM UAE launches initiative to train 1,000 Emirati entrepreneurs
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 percent, equivalent to the addition of 141 new family
entrepreneurs compared to that of 2023, when the figure stood at 3,166. This growth reflects the
effectiveness of national initiatives and programmes dedicated to supporting this vital sector.

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