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Enterprises - Government Procurement’ on Tuesday at the Godolphin Ballroom
of the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel in Dubai. The objective of the Forum is to
enable Emirati entrepreneurs to maximise the competitive advantage they have
in obtaining tenders and contracts offered by federal entities and national
companies participating in the Forum.

The upcoming Forum will feature over 80 federal entities and national
companies, with numerous SME owners to also be in attendance. The Forum 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. 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.

The Forum 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 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.

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