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4/24/24, 3:43 PM National Forum for SMEs - Government Procurement Tuesday
National Forum for SMEs

- Government
Procurement Tuesday

DUBAI, 1 days ago
The UAE Ministry of Economy
(MoEc) is launching a ‘National
Forum for Small and Medium
Enterprises - Government
Procurement’ to enable Emirati
entrepreneurs to maximise the
advantage they have in obtaining
tenders and contracts.

The Forum in Dubai will feature
over 80 federal entities and
national companies, with
numerous SME owners to also be The UAE Ministry of Economy
in attendance, a WAM report
said.

It will feature 30 participating entities that will offer digital platforms showcasing the terms of tenders
and contracts available to Emirati entrepreneurs. In addition, they will provide valuable advice and
support to help the attendees capitalise on these opportunities.

Supporting SMEs
Participants will also be introduced to various initiatives that aim to support national SME owners.
These initiatives provide valuable opportunities for business growth and facilitate access to new
projects.

The Forum is set to host a series of inclusive discussions, featuring 26 speakers who will shed light
on legislation and policies that provide economic support for the growth of remarkable projects
through government procurement. The sessions will highlight the success stories of national
business owners while also addressing the challenges they faced in securing government tenders.

It will serve as a key platform for raising awareness of programmes designed to support Emirati
entrepreneurs. These programmes include the National Programme for Small and Medium-Sized
Enterprises, the Digital Procurement Platform (DPP), as well as the Hafez and Nafis programmes.
Participants will have access to the advantages offered by these remarkable initiatives and the latest
updates that support national businesses.

The Ministry of Economy has invited all UAE entrepreneurs to attend the event to seize the available
opportunities and enhance their contributions to the development of the national economy and their
competitiveness at regional and global levels.--TradeArabia News Service

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