Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, represented by its Al Dhafra branch, successfully hosted the "Al Marfa Entrepreneurs Forum for Leadership and Empowerment" at the Majlis of Mohammed Al Falahi Al Yasi in the Al Marfa area. The event witnessed significant participation from government entities, organizations supporting the entrepreneurship sector, and representatives of the broader Abu Dhabi economic ecosystem.
According to Emirates News Agency, the forum saw attendance from various entities, including Abu Dhabi Councils, the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, and the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development. Affiliates of the Abu Dhabi Chamber such as the Abu Dhabi Youth Business Council, the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, the Emirates Franchise Association, and the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award also participated. Partner organizations, including the Department of Municipalities and Transport - Al Dhafra Region Municipality and the Family Development Foundation - Al Marfa, were present.
The forum targeted aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners in Al Marfa, offering them an interactive platform to connect with government entities, financial institutions, and experts. The collaboration aimed to enhance the business environment, stimulate innovation, and open new avenues for cooperation and partnerships to support the growth of projects in the Al Dhafra region.
The programme featured introductory sessions and presentations that showcased a variety of programs, initiatives, financing solutions, and services available to support small, medium, and emerging enterprises. It also highlighted inspiring success stories of entrepreneurs in the region.
Participants had the opportunity to network and build professional relationships with representatives of entities supporting the business ecosystem, facilitating the growth, sustainability, and expansion of their projects.
The Abu Dhabi Chamber emphasized that the forum is part of its ongoing efforts to promote entrepreneurship and empower national business owners by creating an environment conducive to innovation and knowledge exchange. This initiative supports the growth of projects and strengthens their contribution to the economic and social development of the Al Dhafra region.
Entrepreneurs in Al Marfa City commended the Abu Dhabi Chamber's role in organizing the forum and the opportunities it provided for direct interaction with supporting entities and access to business services. This engagement, they noted, enhances project development and fosters growth and sustainability.
During the forum, participating entities showcased services and initiatives designed to support entrepreneurs. These included facilities and incentives to strengthen the business environment, along with awareness programs and training workshops across various entrepreneurship fields. The forum also highlighted the integrated services delivered by the economic ecosystem through unified platforms that streamline procedures and facilitate access to services, alongside consultations and support for emerging and startup projects.
The forum concluded by underscoring the importance of cultivating a culture of entrepreneurship and amplifying its economic and social impact, aligning with the wider development agenda and growth objectives of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.