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Press Release

Ministry of Economy and Federal Youth Authority organize Youth

Circle to foster entrepreneurship culture among Emirati youth

• H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei: The forum is a key platform to promote dialogue
with entrepreneurs & better understand their ideas & ambitions

• H.E. Al Neyadi: Supporting our youth and equipping them with the right
skills are key to achieving the UAE’s vision for the future economy

Abu Dhabi, 11 October 2024:

The Ministry of Economy and the Federal Youth Authority organized a youth circle, themed
‘Entrepreneurship and the Future: The Role of Youth in Shaping the New Economy,’ in the
presence of H.E Alia Bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship; and H.E
Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth. A number of Emirati youth and entrepreneurs
participated in the forum, which was aimed at fostering an entrepreneurship culture among the
Emirati youth and enabling entrepreneurs to overcome the challenges they face in the early stages
of startup growth. It shed light on the importance of Emiratization of technology and innovation in
supporting SMEs.

H.E Al Mazrouei emphasised that the UAE, thanks to its wise leadership’s vision, attaches great
significance to equipping youth with adequate skills in various future sectors, particularly
economic sectors and entrepreneurship. The country has launched multiple initiatives and policies
that focus on addressing these issues and ensuring opportunities and enablers to encourage the
youth to pursue innovative ventures and entrepreneurship.

“The Ministry of Economy is keen to strengthen cooperation with relevant stakeholders at the
federal and local levels to provide all technical and logistical support needed to enable the Emirati
youth to convert their innovative ideas into profitable businesses, thus contributing to the national
economy’s growth and prosperity. We strive to support them in integratiing modern technology
into their businesses and advance digital transformation by providing them with the necessary
knowledge and assistance in accessing international markets and improve the competitiveness of
their business regionally and globally,” she said.

H.E Al Mazrouei pointed out that the forum offered an opportunity to strengthen dialogue with
Emirati youth and budding entrepreneurs, and helped understand their ideas and ambitions in
developing the entrepreneurship field, and opportunities they need to grow and sustain their
projects

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