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10/9/25, 8:41 AM UAE Launches Ambitious Program to Train 10,000 Emirati Entrepreneurs | Entrepreneur

UAE Launches Ambitious

Program to Train 10,000

Emirati Entrepreneurs

Initiative through DIFC's Ignyte platform aims to build a new generation of innovators and drive

economic diversification.

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OCT 7, 2025

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The UAE has unveiled a major Entrepreneurship Program designed to train 10,000 Emiratis,
equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to launch and grow successful
businesses.

The initiative, delivered through the Dubai International Financial Centre's (DIFC) Ignyte platform
in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the New Economy Academy,

forms part of the national vision to position the Emirates as a leading global hub for startups and
innovation.

Announced under the campaign "The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World," the program
reflects the leadership's commitment to empowering Emirati talent and supporting a dynamic,
knowledge-based economy. It offers participants a comprehensive learning experience

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