#Dubai SME
Since its inception in 2002, Dubai SME has guided 48,923 entrepreneurs and mentored 51,504 Emirati entrepreneurs, contributing to the launch of 18,429 local enterprises
The newly-opened co-working space, situated within the bustling Burjuman metro station, offers accessible, affordable workspaces to entrepreneurs
The CEO of Dubai SME shares how the entity has supported the emirate’s rise as a regional and global entrepreneurial hub
The organisation facilitated the establishment of 2,937 new businesses and provided support services to 1,186 Emirati entrepreneurs
The contribution of Dubai government bodies was worth Dhs552.51m, while federal government entities granted contracts worth Dhs88.2m
The strategy will enable a flexible and diversified future economy, contributing approximately Dhs9bn to the GDP and creating 86,000 job opportunities
Dubai Municipality will partner with private sector companies to implement the sewerage system
Applications are currently open and without charge to all UAE residents, including students, professionals, and small business owners until May 20
The Co-Kitchen provides entrepreneurs and startups with many advantages, including a low-cost platform to launch their projects without the need for huge investments
In 2021, the Fund supported SMEs with Dhs65.29m worth of financing, of which Dhs47.67m was disbursed through Beehive to 374 projects
The programme supports the growth of impact-driven businesses that align with the UN sustainable development goals
The certified business incubator will allow students to avail of common workspaces and incentives to launch their projects
The incubator provides two specialised programmes – one for business incubation and the other for business accelerators
The incubator aims to invest in Emirati projects in the fields of fashion, jewellery, perfumes and other luxury goods made by Emiratis and citizens of other Arab countries
The incubator has been launched in cooperation with the British Centres for Business in Dubai
Innovation and entrepreneurship play a key role in responding to the significant challenges posed by the Covid-19 crisis, says UOWD associate professor
Overall, local entrepreneurs received over Dhs630m worth of incentives and support from Dubai SME since its inception in 2002