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4/15/25, 4:52 PM EGA launches season three of 'Ramp-Up' to empower UAE 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

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