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4/29/25, 3:15 PM UAE Council for Entrepreneurship holds second meeting highlighting its plans to enhance the UAE's business environment and sup…
database for entrepreneurs; and the coordination among local entities to better streamline efforts in supporting the
country's entrepreneurship ecosystem.

H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei stated that the Council continues to develop effective frameworks and future strategies to
support and empower entrepreneurs by fostering integration among relevant entities and advancing national
programs and initiatives that enhance the competitiveness of the business environment. These efforts also seek to
expand the base of entrepreneurial ventures in the country in order to strengthen entrepreneurs' future readiness,

encourage the growth of startups, and unlock new opportunities for partnerships and investment. This plays a vital
role in advancing the national vision to build a knowledge-based, entrepreneurship and innovation-driven competitive
economy and increase the contribution of SMEs to the national GDP.

Furthermore, the meeting explored the means to better support entrepreneurs and enable them to grow and expand
both locally and globally. Additionally, it discussed various approaches to enhancing coordination among relevant
entities and foster partnerships with both public and private sectors.

The latest Council meeting also reviewed the Youth Entrepreneurship Council Strategy, which aims to empower youth
to lead innovative projects that reinforce the UAE's global leadership in this vital sector. Besides, the participants
discussed entrepreneurs' participation in various international expos, as well as proposed engagements for 2025,

and coordination to ensure an effective representation of the UAE in key global entrepreneurship-related events.

The meeting also highlighted preparations for the National Forum for Government Procurement, which aims to

enhance UAE entrepreneurs' access to government tenders by providing federal entities with an opportunity to
present their projected contracts for the current year. It enables SME-owners to prepare for bids and serves as a
platform for direct communication with contracting authorities to address shared challenges. Furthermore, the Forum
will review the latest developments in the procurement ecosystem and facilitate the exchange of experiences with
funding entities, contributing to the sector's development.

The meeting concluded with participants reviewing the progress in achieving the goals of the National Agenda for
Entrepreneurship and SMEs, which aims to strengthen the UAE's position as a global destination for
entrepreneurship, while also driving innovation and increasing productivity within the sector. Discussions focused on

the Agenda's seven pillars, which include the ease of practicing business, innovation, business support, digital
transformation, access to finance, human capital, and demand increase.

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