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4/15/25, 4:51 PM EGA launches season three of Ramp-Up to foster the next generation of UAE entrepreneurs - Middle East Business News and Info…
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.

EGA considers Ramp-Up participants’ potential as suppliers to further increase local
procurement and support the growth of promising local businesses. In 2024, EGA announced a
partnership with EGA Ramp-Up season one finalist Nadeera to launch an innovative recycling

solution in communities near the company’s Jebel Ali plant.

H.E. 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 Ramp Up

Program. This reciprocal growth truly demonstrates the strength and value of our collaboration.
We are determined to keep this journey going to scale even greater heights in terms of

entrepreneurship and SMEs development in the UAE and become a leading global model in this
regard.”

Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, 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.”

H.E. Yasser Al Gergawi, the Director General of Sandooq Al Watan concerning the EGA Ramp-
Up program, said: “Empowering Emirati entrepreneurs is essential to our nation’s growth and

prosperity. Through initiatives like the Emirates Global Aluminium Ramp-Up program, 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.”

Naim Yazbeck, General Manager of Microsoft UAE, said: “At Microsoft, we are committed to

empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. Our collaboration
with Emirates Global Aluminium for the EGA Ramp-Up programme underscores the vital role of

entrepreneurship in driving economic growth and innovation. By supporting these ambitious
entrepreneurs, we aim to foster a culture of creativity and technological advancement that

aligns with the UAE’s vision for a diversified and sustainable economy.”

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