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Press Release
UAE participates in CEATEC 2024 exhibition in Japan to empower
national SMEs to attract investments & support their growth and expansion
in foreign markets
H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei: Exhibition a significant opportunity to enhance cooperation and
exchange experiences in entrepreneurship & advanced technology
Abu Dhabi, 17 October 2024:
H.E. Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, led the UAE
delegation participating in the advanced technologies exhibition CEATEC 2024, held in Chiba,
Japan, from 15 to 18 October. The participation was aimed at enabling Emirati SMEs to showcase
their products and services at the UAE's national pavilion in the exhibition and attract new
investments to support their business growth.
H.E. Al Mazrouei emphasized that the UAE and Japan share a historical relationship and a
comprehensive strategic partnership covering all fields, thanks to the shared aspirations of both
leaderships to continually develop them.
H.E. said: “The UAE wise leadership’s vision for the future of the national economy focuses on
empowering Emirati entrepreneurs in various business activities and diverse economic sectors by
providing all the necessary resources and opportunities for the success of their ventures.
Furthermore, it seeks to bring about a fundamental shift in the country’s entrepreneurial
environment, making it an attractive hub for creative minds, innovators, and inventors, and the
number one global destination for entrepreneurship by the next decade, in line with the objectives
of the National Agenda for Entrepreneurship and SMEs.”
“In collaboration with our partners, the Ministry of Economy continues to develop initiatives and
programs that provide comprehensive support to Emirati entrepreneurs, create a conducive
environment for the growth of their businesses and enable them to attract investments and access
foreign markets. The entrepreneurial sector is one of the main drivers of national economic growth
and has a key role in enhancing our economy’s competitiveness both regionally and globally,” she
added.
H.E. Al Mazrouei said: “The UAE's participation in CEATEC 2024 exhibition marks a significant
milestone in bolstering economic relations with Japan in key sectors such as entrepreneurship,
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