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8/29/24, 11:47 AM UAE: Emirati Women Own Over 128,000 Businesses In SME Sector, Minister Says

"These cover various economic activities including tourism, air transport, information
technology, financial services, insurance, creative activities and insurance,” Al Marri added.

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“We are proud of what Emirati women have achieved as they have been able to write

inspiring success stories in various fields and specialisations, making them the focus of
everyone's attention and admiration for their capabilities, competencies and skills that confirm

that they are an important element in any work they do,” said Al Marri.

He pointed out that the UAE is positioned 7th globally and first regionally in the Gender
Equality Index issued by the United Nations Development Programme.

Over 128,400 SMEs owned by Emirati women

Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, said Emirati women

constitute an important economic force with more than 128,412 small and medium-sized
companies owned by them and about 135,171 projects owned by Emirati businesswomen in
the country.

She noted that the UAE is keen to establish a forward-looking approach to empower Emirati

women in various political, economic, social and cultural sectors.

“National efforts are continuing to work on launching more supportive programmes and
projects to motivate Emirati businesswomen to engage in the fields and activities of
entrepreneurship, and small and medium enterprises,” said Al Mazrouei.

Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, executive director for the SME sector at the Abu Dhabi Department of
Economic Development (ADDED), said the department allocated much effort to support

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