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attended by H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy; and
H.E. Younis Haji Al Khoori, Undersecretary of Ministry of Finance.

The second session, titled 'Inspiring stories in the world of government tenders' highlighted a

collection of success stories from owners of national SMEs. Attendees had the opportunity to
hear about the challenges and obstacles that these entrepreneurs encountered while securing

bids and tenders from government entities, along with the strategies they employed to
overcome them. The session highlighted the tools these entrepreneurs relied on to enhance

their prospects of obtaining these tenders.

The third session, titled 'From legislation to implementation: Policies and practices of
supporting SMEs,' explored the Ministry of Economy's role in supporting Emirati

entrepreneurs. It showcased the action plan developed to achieve the objectives of the
Government Procurements for Local SMEs performance indicator. Additionally, the session

highlighted the Ministry of Finance's role in providing special benefits and financial
exemptions to national SMEs.

The next session titled 'Enhancing opportunities and possibilities in government procurement'
presented a range of tender and contract opportunities related to government procurement

offered by federal entities and national companies. Emirati entrepreneurs had the chance to

familiarize themselves with these opportunities, thereby improving their readiness to pursue
and potentially secure these contracts. The session raised awareness among entrepreneurs
about the competitive nature of the procurement process and provided insights into the

application process for government tenders. Additionally, attendees received valuable
information about the federal supplier register system and important tips about the registration

process and completing tender documentation effectively.

The fifth session titled 'Government initiatives to support national SMEs' examined a range of
initiatives provided by federal entities to support projects led by Emirati entrepreneurs. These

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