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4/25/24, 3:43 PM Ministry of Economy organises ‘National Forum for SMEs - Government Procurement’ | Emirates News Agency
healthcare, smart mobility, tourism, and creative

industries. Today, SMEs make up 95 per cent of all

businesses in the country and employ around 86 per

cent of the private sector workforce.”

“The forum serves as a national platform that reflects

the UAE's vision to empower Emirati entrepreneurs to

embrace innovation and boost their role in the national

economy, while also enhancing their competitiveness at

global and regional levels. This event has brought

together the largest number of federal entities and local

companies offering tenders and government

procurement contracts to Emirati SME-owners,

encouraging them to fully capitalise on these

opportunities in the near future,” he added.

The Minister of Economy continued, “Over the past

three years, the Ministry of Economy has worked

diligently to support Emirati entrepreneurs across

different economic sectors. The Ministry introduced

various initiatives to boost the growth of Emirati SMEs,

aid their expansion into international markets, and

facilitate their access to financing and investments,

equipping them with necessary resources and tools for

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