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Press Release

H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei reviews developments in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and
Fujairah’s entrepreneurial environments

• Minister of State for Entrepreneurship meets with local department heads
to learn about their future plans for entrepreneurship sector development

• H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei: Thanks to the guidance of its wise leadership, the
UAE has developed a comprehensive entrepreneurship ecosystem

Abu Dhabi, 3 August 2024

H.E. Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, held meetings with
the heads of several local economic and entrepreneurship development departments and entities
with an aim to enhance cooperation with local authorities and the private sector in advancing the
country’s overall entrepreneurship landscape. The initiative is also aimed at providing more
incentives and facilities to entrepreneurs and startups, thus enhancing the UAE’s position as a
leading global destination for entrepreneurship and SMEs.

Meetings were held with Hilal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Department of Economy
and Tourism in Dubai; Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Chairman of the Sharjah Economic
Development Department; Najla Al Midfa, Vice President of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center
(Sheraa); Saif Ahmed Al Suwaidi, Acting Director General of the Department of Economic
Development in Ajman; and Sultan Jamea Al Hindasi, Director General of the Fujairah Chamber
of Commerce and Industry.

During the meetings, H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei was apprised of the latest developments in the
entrepreneurial environment of Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Fujairah, future plans to support the
growth of SMEs, and the programs and facilities offered by each of these emirates to motivate
entrepreneurs and startups to expand into diverse sectors.

H.E. emphasized that the UAE, under the guidance of its wise leadership, continues to strive to
develop a comprehensive and sophisticated entrepreneurship and the SMEs landscape in line with
global best practices. The country today has a world-class entrepreneurial environment
characterized by a flurry of startup and entrepreneurial activities. H.E. added that concerted
national efforts continue to ensure a competitive climate for entrepreneurs and enable them to
attract investments, promote their products and services and assist them in obtaining the necessary
funding. These efforts also contribute to promoting the culture of entrepreneurship in the

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