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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 (SMEs); 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.

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

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