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4/28/25, 3:22 PM UAE Council for Entrepreneurship holds second meeting highlighting its plans to enhance the UAE’s business environment and sup…

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.

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