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8/21/25, 11:19 AM Khalifa Fund trains youth in the first Future Entrepreneur program
The Future Entrepreneur Programme Is A Key Pillar In Supporting Abu Dhabi’s Vision To Promote Entrepreneurship Among Young
People. Our Goal Is To Establish A Culture Of Innovation Among Youth And Equip Them To Start Ventures That Support The
Diversification And Sustainability Of The National Economy. The Programme’s Results Demonstrate The Strong Enthusiasm Of The
Younger Generation To Turn Their Ideas Into Impactful Projects, And Also Affirm The Success Of Our Approach, Which Combines
Theoretical Knowledge And Practical Application.
Her Words Reflect The Larger Mission Of The Khalifa Fund — To Empower Emirati Youth Not Only With Knowledge But With Real-
World Tools And Platforms To Succeed.
Location And Structure

The Program Was Held At The Nabdh Al Falah Community Hub In Al Falah City Which Served As A Vibrant And Creative Space For
Students. Here, Participants Registered Under Two Main Categories:
1. Inventor – Students Who Wanted To Focus On Innovation And STEM-Based Ideas.

2. Trader – Students Who Wanted To Focus On Food, Goods, Or Services.
The Structure Of The Camp Emphasised Problem-Solving And Creativity. With The Guidance Of Industry Experts And Mentors,
Students Were Trained To Look At Problems And Develop Business Solutions That Are Both Creative And Practical.
Why The Programme Matters

The Future Entrepreneur Programme Is Not Just About Teaching Business. It Is About Building Confidence, Creativity, And
Resilience In The Younger Generation. Here Are Some Of The Key Takeaways From The Program:
Practical Learning: Students Learned Not Just In Classrooms But In Live Marketplaces.

Confidence Building: By Presenting Their Ideas In Front Of Judges And Customers, Students Gained Public Speaking And
Persuasion Skills.

Teamwork: Working In Groups Taught Them How To Share Ideas, Compromise, And Collaborate.
Problem Solving: Students Learned How To Deal With Challenges, Whether Financial Or Operational.

Future Preparedness: They Got A Taste Of The Real World Of Entrepreneurship At A Young Age.
A Step Towards National Growth

The Programme Highlights Abu Dhabi’s Strong Commitment To Building An Economy That Is Knowledge-Based, Diverse, And
Sustainable. By Equipping Young People With Business Skills Early On, The Khalifa Fund Is Ensuring That The UAE Has A
Generation Of Leaders Who Can Innovate And Lead Industries In The Future.

The Involvement Of Parents, Mentors, And The Wider Community Also Shows How Important Youth Entrepreneurship Is To The
Country’s Development. The Experience Of Selling Products To Real Customers And Interacting With Professionals Bridges The
Gap Between Education And The Real Economy.

Looking Ahead
The Success Of The First Edition Of The Future Entrepreneur Programme Sets The Stage For Future Editions That Are Likely To
Involve Even More Participants, More Industries, And Stronger Collaborations. The Khalifa Fund Has Already Shown That Youth As
Young As Six Years Old Can Engage Meaningfully In Entrepreneurship When Given The Right Support And Guidance.
With Continuous Mentorship And Support Through The Future Builders Launchpad, Many Of These Projects May Grow Into Real
Businesses In The Coming Years.
The Khalifa Fund’s Future Entrepreneur Programme Is A Shining Example Of How A Well-Planned, Practical, And Supportive
Initiative Can Shape The Future Of A Nation. By Giving Young Emiratis The Opportunity To Learn, Create, And Compete, This
Program Not Only Strengthens Their Futures But Also Contributes To The UAE’s Long-Term Vision Of Building A Strong, Innovative,
And Sustainable Economy.

In Simple Terms, The Program Is About Giving Children And Teenagers The Tools They Need Today So That They Can Build The
Businesses Of Tomorrow.

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