The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has concluded two days of participation in the “Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2024,” it has shared.
The event took place at the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park from February 3 to 4 under the theme “Together, We Shape the Future,”
The event was inaugurated in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (SHERAA), along with government officials and business leaders from around the globe.
The Small and Medium Enterprises Center (Tijarah 101)represented the Chamber at the two-day event.
Further, during the gathering, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi honoured the Sharjah Chamber for its role as a partner in the festival’s ecosystem.
The honour was presented during a ceremony recognising partners and sponsors, where the honorary trophy was received by HE Raghda Taryam, a member of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Chamber.
The Sharjah Chamber also participated in a panel discussion.
There, Aisha Saleh, Chairperson of the Chamber’s Youth Council, emphasised the role of nurturing young entrepreneurs in strengthening the business landscape and fostering the development of innovative projects.
Also highlighted was the need to support the aspirations of young entrepreneurs to help them launch innovative initiatives, providing them with essential training and exposure to international best practices through involvement in economic events and specialised exhibitions.
At its festival platform, the SCCI showcased the support services it offers to entrepreneurs via “Tijarah 101” and the projects and initiatives it has introduced to improve the business landscape and encourage young entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprise (SME) owners to advance their businesses.
Additionally, the Chamber shared its commitment to providing training to enhance its role in contributing to the sustainability and growth of the national economy.
HE Mohammad Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of SCCI, said:“Through a range of tangible initiatives, the Sharjah Chamber sought to offer direct support to young entrepreneurs. These include the establishment of the “Sharjah Award for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities” and the “Sharjah Entrepreneurs Award,” both of which originate from the prestigious “Sharjah Excellence Award.” Additionally, the Chamber has played a pivotal role in organizing events such as the Entrepreneurship Forum, along with numerous other initiatives, meetings, and training programmes.”
Mona Omran Ali Omran, Director of Tijarah 101, noted that the centre’s participation in the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival, under the umbrella of the Sharjah Chamber, provided a “valuable opportunity to underscore the pivotal role played by “Tijarah 101.””
The centre offers a wide range of services to young entrepreneurs, from training to consulting, financing, marketing, and communication, and in close collaboration with strategic partners from the public and private sectors.
Tijarah 101 members also engaged in the festival’s activities, dialogue sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, enhancing cooperation and partnerships.
Through this, they shared the SCCI’s experiences in supporting entrepreneurship and developing the skills of emerging entrepreneurs.