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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…

UAE Council for Entrepreneurship holds second
meeting highlighting its plans to enhance the UAE's

business environment and support SME growth

H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei: The Council continues to develop effective frameworks to support and empower
entrepreneurs through national programs and initiatives in line with the UAE’s vision for building a knowledge-
based, innovation-driven competitive economy.

Abu Dhabi, 27 April 2025 - The UAE Council for Entrepreneurship held its second meeting of the year, chaired by H.E.
Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship. It was attended by council members representing
federal and local government entities, economic development departments, and various councils and funds promoting
entrepreneurship in the country. The meeting forms part of continuing efforts to enhance the national entrepreneurial
landscape and strengthen its enablers in line with the goals of the “We the UAE 2031” vision.

The Council reviewed the recommendations of its inaugural meeting and the progress in their implementation.
Moreover, it reviewed the Federal Law No. 2 of 2014 on Small and Medium Enterprises; the development of a unified
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

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