Page 578 - MOET ENGLISH PR REPORT - OCTOBER 2025 (Part 2)

10/8/25, 9:04 AM Entrepreneurship Programme launched to train 10,000 Emira...

Are you a UAE resident looking for an extra daily income? Start trading with Salik CFD now
كﻟﺎﺳ

VIDEO: Indian woman praises Dubai as safest city for women after late-night walk

Gold Is Surging in 2025 — Smart Traders Are Already In
IC Markets

Saudi Arabia signs mutual defence pact with Pakistan

AI Bot Flips Wall Street on Its Head: Turns $1K into $50K in Record 30 Days
Money Facts

Promoted Links by Project Agora

The launch and details of the programme were announced at a press conference held in Dubai today, in the presence of Abdulla Ahmed Al Saleh,
Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism; Arif Amiri, CEO of Dubai International Financial Centre Authority; and Dr. Laila Faridoon,
CEO of the New Economy Academy.

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 building a
new generation of entrepreneurs capable of spearheading transformation within the economy, in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33)
objectives.”
Dr. Laila Faridoon said, “Through the Entrepreneurship Programme, we seek to equip Emirati youth with the tools and skills needed to transform
their ideas into projects on the ground. These efforts further cement the UAE’s position as the destination of choice for entrepreneurs and
investors worldwide.”

https://www.gulftoday.ae/business/2025/10/06/entrepreneurship-programme-launched-to-train-10000-emiratis-in-entrepreneurship-skills 2/3