Page 260 - MOE ENGLISH PR REPORT - AUGUST 2024

8/29/24, 4:41 PM HE Alia Al Mazrouei visits Khalifa Innovation Centre, in5 Business Incubator and Masdar Free Zone

HE Alia Al Mazrouei visits Khalifa Innovation Centre, in5
Business Incubator and Masdar Free Zone

Share

>> Alia Al Mazrouei: The UAE places significant emphasis on advancing its entrepreneurship and innovation sectors
by adhering to the best global practices. Business incubators play a prominent role in supporting the
competitiveness of the country's entrepreneurial environment.

Abu Dhabi, August 27, 2024:

Her Excellency Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, visited three pivotal innovation

and entrepreneurship hubs - including the Khalifa Innovation Center of Khalifa University of Science and
Technology, the ‘in5' business incubator of TECOM Group, and the Masdar City Free Zone - to explore and discuss
mechanisms to enhance cooperation during the next phase.

The visit focused on advancing the UAE's entrepreneurship system, accelerating technological innovation, creating
new opportunities for Emirati entrepreneurs, and encouraging SME owners to expand into new economic sectors
that contribute to the diversification and sustainability of the national economy.

HE Prof. Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, at the Khalifa Innovation
Center, Abdulla Khalifa Belhoul, CEO of TECOM Group, at the in5 business incubator, and Ahmed Baghoum, CEO
of Masdar City, in the Masdar Free Zone, received H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei. Her Excellency was briefed about the
programs, initiatives and incentives offered by their respective entities to empower entrepreneurs and SME owners

https://www.godubai.com/citylife/press_release_page.asp?PR=180755&Sname=Government, Legal & Humanity 1/3