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10/20/25, 3:38 PM Over 60 workshops & conference sessions set to advance global dialogue on sustainable economies at SIF x WIC 2025 – Pardais…
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

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