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10/8/25, 9:03 AM UAE launches national training drive to aid Emirati entrepreneurs, tax experts

Both initiatives form a core part of the UAE’s plan to strengthen its position as a global hub for

entrepreneurship, innovation, and business excellence.

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Empowering entrepreneurs

Announced at a press conference in Dubai attended by Abdulla Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the
Ministry of Economy and Tourism; His Excellency Arif Amiri, CEO of DIFC Authority; and Dr. Laila

Faridoon, CEO of the New Economy Academy, the Entrepreneurship Programme is structured around two
learning tracks:

Essentials of Entrepreneurship – a three-day course combining online and in-person sessions

from 16–18 November.
Complete Entrepreneurship Masterclass – a six-day intensive programme running from 8–15
December, designed for participants ready to build scalable businesses.

Both tracks cover key skills including business model development, financial planning, marketing, legal

frameworks, and pitching to investors. Graduates receive certification from the New Economy Academy.

Abdulla Ahmed Al Saleh said the initiative supports the UAE’s long-term vision to be “the world’s capital
of entrepreneurship and innovation.” He added that training 10,000 Emiratis in entrepreneurial skills will

“empower national talent to launch high-impact ventures that diversify the UAE economy.”

Arif Amiri highlighted the programme’s role in building confidence among Emirati youth: “Attracting
10,000 participants to the Ignyte platform underscores our commitment to building a generation of

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