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4/28/25, 3:22 PM UAE Council for Entrepreneurship holds second meeting
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 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

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