The Ministry of Community Empowerment and the Ministry of Economy and Tourism have launched a training program for 50 Emirati entrepreneurs under the Entrepreneurs from Emirati Families initiative, designed to help national families transform their skills and ideas into sustainable businesses.
Launched in collaboration with New Economy Academy and in partnership with Majra – the National CSR Fund, Emirates Foundation, and Neol, the program forms part of the UAE’s Year of Family initiatives.
The initiative also supports The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World campaign launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai.
The program aims to train and qualify 1,000 entrepreneurs from Emirati families over 5 years, with 200 participants expected each year. It is designed to equip Emiratis with the tools needed to turn productive and creative skills into successful business ventures.
Participants will receive guidance from leading instructors, consultants, and specialists in entrepreneurship, finance, technology, and personal development.
In its initial phase, the program will focus on sectors including tourism, agriculture, agrotech, food industries, fintech, and transport services.
Shamma bint Sohail Al Mazrui, Minister of Community Empowerment, said, “The Ministry of Community Empowerment operates under a strategic vision and works in partnership with all stakeholders to foster an environment conducive to social and economic innovation. Our goal is to empower Emirati families by transforming their ambitions into competitive businesses. The Entrepreneurs from Emirati Families program provides a pivotal platform that enables Emiratis to lead their ventures with efficiency, ensuring social and economic stability through self-sufficiency.”
She added, “The program serves as a powerful catalyst, transforming Emirati families’ creative and pioneering ideas into national brands that are globally competitive. We aspire to create a new reality where Emirati entrepreneurs are integral partners in the economic development, and key contributors to shaping the future through inspiring success stories that prove our national talent is our greatest wealth, and the path to sustainable prosperity.”
Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, stated, “The Entrepreneurs from Emirati Families program is a cornerstone of our national strategy to transform human capital into productive economic drivers. This initiative reflects the leadership’s vision for investing in people as the best approach to ensuring an entrepreneurial future. Guided by this vision, we aim to build a comprehensive ecosystem of empowerment and training that supports national projects and fosters self-sufficiency, enabling productive families to become integral partners in the economy.”
He added, “The Program serves as a strategic bridge, connecting the aspirations of Emiratis with growth opportunities across the public and private sectors. The Ministry of Economy and Tourism believes that the UAE’s entrepreneurial landscape offers a wealth of opportunities and innovation in various fields that can significantly contribute to economic resilience and build a dynamic community that leads economic growth, guided by an ambitious and sustainable vision.
The program includes training on entrepreneurship fundamentals, business models, idea generation, market validation, competitor analysis, revenue models, financial planning, business setup, and marketing and presentation skills.