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9/2/24, 5:15 PM Ministry of Economy organizes event to celebrate Emirati Women’s Day 2024 and highlights its initiatives aimed at supporting wome…
that Her Highness has made and continues to make for Emirati women, highlighting her strong
commitment to empowering women in society and providing all the necessary resources to

cultivate their leadership and sense of responsibility. This dedication has significantly enhanced
the status of women in both regional and international stages.

H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei, said: “This Emirati Women’s Day event is a significant opportunity to
connect with women entrepreneurs, listen to them, and encourage them to establish innovative

and entrepreneurial projects across various economic sectors, particularly in emerging economic
fields such as technology and AI. It also provides a space for discussion and consultation about

the future of entrepreneurship in the country, exchange best practices and experiences, as well
as address the challenges hindering the growth and prosperity of women-led entrepreneurial
ventures.”

Her Excellency said that the Ministry of Economy, alongside its partners from both public and

private sectors, remains committed to launching innovative initiatives and programmes aimed at
empowering women entrepreneurs and SME-owners. These efforts are designed to help them
establish their businesses and engage in economic activities, while also providing opportunities

and resources that support the growth of their projects. Additionally, the Ministry strives to
assist these women in gaining the experience and skills necessary for the job market. This

initiative is part of a broader vision to reinforce the UAE’s status as a global hub for
entrepreneurship and the new economy by the next decade, in alignment with the goals of the
‘We the UAE 2031’ vision.

During the event, Her Excellency highlighted several initiatives and opportunities offered by the

Ministry of Economy to support Emirati women entrepreneurs in developing and expanding their
businesses. She also discussed strategies for overcoming various challenges they encounter,
especially focusing on the National SME Programme, which provides a range of benefits for

owners of SMEs in the UAE.

The event featured a panel discussion titled ‘Emirati Women in the Age of AI: Inspirational
Stories and Personal Journeys,’ which highlighted the remarkable achievements of Emirati

women in the field of AI. Additionally, a workshop called ‘Fundamentals and Key Traits of
Successful Emirati Female Entrepreneurs’ was held to equip participants with the key enablers

and qualities needed for entrepreneurs given the rapid shifts taking place in the UAE’s business
landscape.

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