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4/15/25, 4:50 PM EGA unveils third season of its flagship programme Ramp-Up – The Gulf Time Newspaper
EGA unveils third season of its flagship programme

Ramp-Up

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Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on Wednesday announced the launch of the third season of EGA Ramp-Up, the company’s
flagship programme to empower the next generation of UAE entrepreneurs in line with the Entrepreneurial Nation Strategy
2031.
EGA Ramp-Up, supported by the Ministry of Economy, offers expert insights, mentorship, intensive training and networking
opportunities to entrepreneurs developing impact-driven and sustainability-focused businesses that will grow the economy
and create new job opportunities.
The first two seasons of EGA Ramp-Up attracted hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs that have collectively created over 1,000
jobs. More than 35 percent of the start-ups that participated in previous editions of the programme were founded by female
entrepreneurs.
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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