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10/24/25, 2:43 PM UAE Launches Initiative To Train 1,000 Emirati Family Entrepreneurs
including Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Aisha Ahmed Yousef, Sara Shaw, and Dr. Laila Faridoon.

Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri said the initiative reflects the
UAE’s ongoing commitment to empowering innovative entrepreneurs and positioning the

country as a leading hub for startups and SMEs. Over five years, around 200 Emirati families

will receive training annually, including technical support, business development, and marketing
guidance.

According to Al Saleh, the initiative will enable participants to enter the market with strong

capabilities, fostering self-reliance and promoting sustainable local production. Yousef

highlighted that supporting family entrepreneurs aligns with the Ministry of Community
Empowerment’s “From Care to Empowerment” strategy and the UAE Centennial 2071 goals.

Majra CEO Sara Shaw and New Economy Academy CEO Dr. Laila Faridoon underscored

the programme’s focus on knowledge economy tools, sustainable growth, and competitive
production standards. The number of Emirati family entrepreneurs rose to 3,307 in 2024,

marking a 4.5 percent annual growth, underscoring the sector’s expanding role in the nation’s

economic landscape.

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