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position as a global cross-roads in the workshop “Visit Sharjah – The Destination for Investment,
Hospitality, Culture & Education”. Participants will gain insights into Sharjah’s diverse investment
opportunities, world-class hospitality, rich cultural heritage, and leading educational institutions.
Empowering the next generation of leaders

Hosted by members of the Sharjah Youth Council, the workshop titled “Youth Initiatives &
Entrepreneurship: From Ideas to Impact” aligns with the UAE’s Entrepreneurial Nation initiative to
empower 10,000 entrepreneurs and will highlight the essential role of youth in shaping the future
economy. According to research from Virgin StartUp, over a quarter (26%) of 18–24-year-olds are
preparing to start a business in 2025; and this workshop will explore how young leaders can
transform ideas into profitable ventures; reflecting a powerful global shift toward youth-led
innovation.

Supporting SMEs and local entrepreneurs

The Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (Ruwad) will host a workshop
designed to promote a culture of entrepreneurship within the community, and the session titled
“Intro to the Services of the Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Projects” will outline the
services and incentives Ruwad provides to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in
the Emirate. The workshop aims to inspire and motivate attendees to establish national projects
that strengthen local economic indicators across various sectors.

Hosted by the Emirates Growth Fund (EGF), the workshop “Financing Solutions for the Missing
Middle – Rising with UAE SMEs” addresses fundamental challenges for the UAE’s economic
backbone. With SMEs contributing 63.5% to the non-oil GDP and forecasts predicting 1 million
SMEs in the UAE by 2030, the session will highlight innovative financing solutions and collaborative
approaches designed to empower ambitious founders and build the next generation of national
champions.
Enhancing Digital Transformation:

NXN, the UAE's National Logistics Network will give a 2 in 1 workshop. The first will introduce NXN
as the national logistics network built on four pillars: Send, Receive, Store, and Enable. And will
explore how NXN is redefining the logistics landscape of the UAE by modernizing traditional
services into smart, connected, and future-ready solutions. From digital PO boxes and dark stores
to quick commerce, NXN stands as a truly partner-neutral platform with a single mission: to drive
trade, empower people, and shape the future.

NXN will also showcase “Delivering the Future: ‘Waslah’s Role in Seamless Digital Transformation”,
which will explore how “Waslah”, NXN’s innovative digital logistics platform, is transforming the way
businesses and governments connect, deliver, and operate. Participants will gain insights into how
‘Waslah’ integrates advanced technologies to enable smarter delivery networks, enhance customer
experience, and drive efficiency across the UAE’s evolving digital ecosystem.

High-Level strategic dialogues

A high-level panel titled “Future-Proofing Economies — From Risk to Resilience” will examine how
economies can strengthen resilience through sustainable investment, diversification, and

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