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Comprising a three-day ‘Essentials of Entrepreneurship’ programme and a six-day ‘Complete

Entrepreneurship’ masterclass, the Entrepreneurship Programme aims to train 10,000 Emiratis.
This initiative combines entrepreneurship fundamentals and practical applications for aspiring
entrepreneurs, alongside an advanced track covering the full journey from startup creation to

sustainable growth and global expansion.

Participants will hone their entrepreneurship skills, empowering them to launch high-impact
projects that can grow locally and compete globally. Ultimately, these efforts will help provide

thousands of economic opportunities, and accelerate the contributions of SMEs to non-oil GDP in
line with the UAE’s aims of bolstering a knowledge-based economy and position itself as a global

hub for entrepreneurship and innovation.
Abdulla Ahmed Al Saleh stated that the Entrepreneurship Programme solidifies the vision of the

UAE leadership to establish the country as the world’s capital of entrepreneurship and innovation.
Al Saleh said, “We believe that investing in our youth and empowering them with modern

knowledge tools is the cornerstone for creating a sustainable and competitive creative economy.
We are working with our public and private sector partners to provide an integrated ecosystem that

enables Emirati entrepreneurs to launch innovative ideas capable of competing regionally and
globally, further reinforcing the UAE's standing as a premier global hub for entrepreneurship.”

He added, “Training 10,000 Emiratis in entrepreneurial skills is a strategic move to drive our
national talent’s contribution to economic development. This initiative empowers them to launch

high-impact ventures that contribute to diversifying our national economy and unlock new avenues
for growth.”

Arif Amiri emphasised that the Entrepreneurship Programme offers an exceptional opportunity for
Emirati youth to successful enterprises. He said, “The ‘Entrepreneurship Programme’ represents a

unique opportunity for Emirati youth to acquire the practical skills and technical knowledge that
enable them to transform their ideas into innovative, scalable ventures. This initiative highlights the

growing confidence in the capabilities of Emiratis, while enhancing the UAE’s position as a global
capital for entrepreneurship and innovation.

"As DIFC continues to solidify Dubai’s standing among the world’s top four cities in fintech and

innovation, we are proud to be a key partner in this national programme through the Ignyte
platform. Attracting 10,000 participants to this platform underscores the nation’s commitment to

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