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4/15/25, 4:50 PM EGA launches season three of 'Ramp-Up' to empower UAE entrepreneurs - Aletihad News Center

EGA will work with Microsoft UAE to power season three of EGA Ramp-Up through capacity-building workshops and

mentorship focused on technology-enabled strategy development and scaling.

Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, said, "The Ministry of Economy's continued
partnership with EGA embodies the true essence of collaborative symbiosis. In the past, several Ramp Up finalists
have made it to the UAE's Future 100 companies list, and similarly, several Future 100 companies have been

participants in the Ramp Up Programme. This reciprocal growth truly demonstrates the strength and value of our
collaboration."

Yasser Al Gergawi, Director-General of Sandooq Al Watan concerning the EGA Ramp-Up programme, said,
"Empowering Emirati entrepreneurs is essential to our nation's growth and prosperity. Through initiatives like the

Emirates Global Aluminium Ramp-Up programme, we help provide the tools and support necessary for our youth to
transform their innovative ideas into impactful businesses, reinforcing our commitment to a sustainable and diversified
economy."

Abdulnasser bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of EGA, said, "Entrepreneurship is key to economic diversification
and long-term growth. The goal of EGA Ramp-Up is to support innovative businesses to unlock their growth potential

and maximise their positive impact on the community and the environment. I look forward to seeing this year's
impactful start-ups, with some potentially becoming suppliers to EGA."

Applications for EGA Ramp-Up season three are now open and will close on May 11, 2025.

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