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10/8/25, 9:05 AM UAE launches Entrepreneurship Program to train 10,000 Emiratis in entrepreneurship skills
The launch and details of the UAE’s Entrepreneurship Program 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’ program and a six-day ‘Complete
Entrepreneurship’ masterclass, the Entrepreneurship Program 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 positioning itself as a global hub for
entrepreneurship and innovation.

Abdulla Ahmed Al Saleh stated that the Entrepreneurship Program solidifies the vision of the UAE
leadership to establish the country as the world’s capital of entrepreneurship and innovation.

“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,” said Al Saleh.

Essentials of Entrepreneurship program to address fundamentals of
entrepreneurship

The Essentials of Entrepreneurship program equips participants with the fundamental skills and
knowledge needed to begin their entrepreneurial journey, professionally and confidently.

Held remotely on November 16 and 17, and in-person at the New Economy Academy at Emirates
Towers, Dubai, on November 18, the program covers the practical aspects of entrepreneurship, from the
early stages of idea generation, business model development and pitching projects to a panel. The
program targets innovators, start-ups and existing entrepreneurs seeking to hone their skills and expand
their reach.

Through workshops and both theoretical and practical training, the program addresses the fundamentals
of entrepreneurship, its regulations and laws in the UAE, market analysis, financial planning, business
model development and presentation and marketing skills. The training will be delivered by top
entrepreneurship experts in the UAE.

Participants will be able to create realistic business plans, as well as financial and marketing plans, and
will be able to test their ideas and receive consumers’ feedback. Graduates will receive a certificate from
the New Economy Academy.

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