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4/25/24, 3:43 PM Ministry of Economy organises ‘National Forum for SMEs - Government Procurement’ | Emirates News Agency
of the National Program for SMEs. The limit is five

percent for government companies where the federal

government holds 25 percent or more of the shares.”

In his speech at the forum, he urged Emirati

entrepreneurs to join the National Program for SMEs

and benefit from the advantages it offers. He noted that

this move would contribute to the growth of their

businesses and enhance their participation in

government procurement.

The forum showcased contracts and tenders from over

30 federal entities and national companies, totaling

more than AED 2.3 billion in value, available for small

and medium enterprises. These entities utilised digital

platforms to present the terms of the tenders and

contracts directly to Emirati entrepreneurs and forum

attendees, offering them guidance and support.

Additionally, various initiatives supporting Emirati SME-

owners were introduced during the event. The forum

also featured seven diverse dialogue sessions with a

total of 26 speakers participating in discussions.

The first session titled ‘Policies, legislation and initiatives

to support SMEs’ showcased a number of objectives

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