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4/15/25, 4:52 PM EGA Launches Season Three Of Ramp-Up To Foster The Next Generation Of UAE Entrepreneurs
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.'

Kevin Holliday, Managing Director of C3 , said:“We are proud to continue our
partnership with EGA for the third season of EGA Ramp-Up. EGA's proactive support and

steadfast commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in the UAE set a

benchmark for corporate engagement. Over the past two seasons, we have witnessed

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