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Hamdan bin Zayed receives Minister of State for

Entrepreneurship

• Thursday, April 24, 2025 8:15 PM
• 2 minutes Reading

ABU DHABI, 24th April 2025 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's
Representative in Al Dhafra Region, received Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for
Entrepreneurship, accompanied by members of the ‘’Riyada Development Programme'' team in Al
Dhafra at Al Nakheel Palace in Abu Dhabi.

During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed was briefed on the outcomes of the team’s
recent visit to the Al Dhafra Region. The visit included a series of engagements with local
entrepreneurs and officials aimed at identifying key challenges facing the entrepreneurial sector in
Al Dhafra region. The team also reviewed the progress of ongoing development initiatives and
programmes across various cities in Al Dhafra.

H.H. commended the vital role of the Riyada Development Programme team in fostering a thriving
entrepreneurial ecosystem and promoting innovation. He highlighted the programme’s efforts in
empowering youth and aspiring innovators to establish pioneering startups that contribute to
comprehensive development goals and institutional performance excellence.

H.H. drew attention to the importance of enhancing coordination and integration between federal
and local government entities to meet community needs and elevate the overall quality of life.

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