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Sharjah 24
27-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SFRA hosts entrepreneurship workshop with RUWAD
Workshop Objectives Explained The workshop targeted employees of the Authority and aimed to introduce them to the services and initiatives offered by RUWAD to support entrepreneurs in the Emirate of Sharjah. It also highlighted the specialised programs available to UAE nationals seeking to launch their own businesses. Support Services Presented During the workshop, the team explained the main benefits that Emirati citizens can get through "Ruwad", such as financial and technical assistance, fee exemptions, advisory and training services, and inspiring success stories of local projects initiated with the foundation's backing. Interactive Session Conducted The workshop was delivered by a specialised team from RUWAD, with employees actively engaging through open discussions and questions about registration processes and how to benefit from available programs. Leadership Commends Efforts Ali Ahmed Abu Ghazin, Chairman of the Sharjah Fish Resources Authority, emphasised the importance of the workshop in enhancing entrepreneurial awareness among employees. He pointed out that giving employees entrepreneurship-related information and abilities fosters initiative, innovation, and helps create a knowledge-based national economy. Strategic Collaboration Appreciated Additionally, His Excellency commended the collaboration with RUWAD and its ongoing efforts to assist Emiratis and facilitate their successful and self-assured integration into the commercial sector. Positive Comments from Staff Employees who took part in the program expressed gratitude, praising the depth of the information and the perspective it provided on the future of entrepreneurship in the country. They emphasised the importance of these seminars in raising awareness and improving preparedness to gain from development and assistance initiatives across the nation and the emirate.
Sharjah 24
22-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
1,414 Emirati entrepreneurs benefit from Ruwad's Programs
Ambitious Development Vision Fatima Al Ali, Acting Director of Ruwad, stated that the foundation is implementing a set of ambitious training projects as part of its vision to empower Emirati talents in entrepreneurship. The programs aim to open promising opportunities for entrepreneurs and support their ventures across sectors, reinforcing Sharjah's status as a preferred destination for national entrepreneurs. Comprehensive Training Approach Al Ali added that Ruwad's training and diploma programs provide participants with specialised knowledge and practical skills in administrative, financial, marketing, and legal fields. These are delivered through an integrated approach that combines real-world theoretical insights with hands-on application. Expanding Training Partnerships She noted that Ruwad has successfully built strong partnerships with various academic institutions, including universities, centers, and institutes, in addition to specialised entrepreneurship training entities. These collaborations support the delivery of advanced training using modern technological tools and applications. Entrepreneurial Topics Covered The training workshops and programs addressed a wide range of topics, from general skill-building and business management to specialized content for launching small projects, financial accounting, and taxation for SMEs. They also included mini-MBA programs, specialized diplomas, introductory workshops, and knowledge development sessions. Diverse Beneficiary Groups Al Ali expressed pride in the foundation's role in upskilling various groups involved in or aspiring to join the entrepreneurial sector. These include existing entrepreneurs, aspiring startup founders, school and university students, government employees, retirees, and holders of home business licenses like Etimad and Masar. Cumulative Training Milestones Amina Mohammed, Director of the Training, Research, and Events Department, revealed that by the end of 2024, Ruwad had delivered a total of 395 training programs and professional diplomas since its establishment. These amounted to 3,555 training hours over 1,139 training days, with a total of 9,724 participants. 2024 Training Outcomes In 2024 alone, Ruwad conducted 56 training programs and workshops, comprising 351 training hours over 106 days. The total number of participants was 1,402, including 483 male entrepreneurs (34.2%) and 931 female entrepreneurs (65.8%). Ambassadors Program Expansion Ruwad also launched the second edition of its 'Entrepreneurship Ambassadors' diploma program, graduating 13 government employees from Sharjah after completing an 8-day course that included 50 training hours. Highlights of 2024 Programs Notable training programs in 2024 included four discussion evenings focused on entrepreneurship in the industrial sector, with participation from 64 projects. The AI-driven marketing innovation program hosted 47 trainees, while 44 participated in the supply chain and logistics program. Additionally, 25 trainees joined the entrepreneurial psychology program, 18 participated in the tourism entrepreneurship program, and 16 attended the digital marketing strategies program. Strengthening Strategic Alliances Throughout the past year, Ruwad enhanced its strategic partnerships for entrepreneurial training. Existing collaborations were strengthened, and new ones were established with institutions such as the Higher Colleges of Technology in Sharjah, the Federal Tax Authority, the Sharjah Planning and Survey Department, and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority. New Collaborative Ventures Ruwad also initiated new training partnerships with various Sharjah entities, including the Central Finance Department, Sharjah Private Education Authority, Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, Documentation House, Roads and Transport Authority, Sharjah Police Academy, Al Dhaid Municipality, and library administrations in Kalba, Khorfakkan, and Al Dhaid.
Al Etihad
22-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
1,414 Emirati entrepreneurs benefit from Ruwad's Programmes
22 May 2025 09:18 SHARJAH (WAM) In 2024, a total of 1,414 Emirati entrepreneurs benefited from training programmes and professional diplomas offered by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Foundation 'Ruwad' affiliated with the Sharjah Department of Economic initiative falls within Ruwad's annual plan to equip project owners with the skills needed to establish and manage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Al Ali, Acting Director of Ruwad, stated that the foundation is implementing a set of ambitious training projects as part of its vision to empower Emirati talents in entrepreneurship. The programmes aim to open promising opportunities for entrepreneurs and support their ventures across sectors, reinforcing Sharjah's status as a preferred destination for national Ali added that Ruwad's training and diploma programmes provide participants with specialised knowledge and practical skills in administrative, financial, marketing, and legal fields. These are delivered through an integrated approach that combines real-world theoretical insights with hands-on noted that Ruwad has successfully built strong partnerships with various academic institutions, including universities, centres, and institutes, in addition to specialised entrepreneurship training entities. These collaborations support the delivery of advanced training using modern technological tools and training workshops and programmes addressed a wide range of topics, from general skill-building and business management to specialised content for launching small projects, financial accounting, and taxation for SMEs. They also included mini-MBA programmes, specialised diplomas, introductory workshops, and knowledge development Ali expressed pride in the foundation's role in upskilling various groups involved in or aspiring to join the entrepreneurial sector. These include existing entrepreneurs, aspiring startup founders, school and university students, government employees, retirees, and holders of home business licenses like Etimad and Masar. Amina Mohammed, Director of the Training, Research, and Events Department, revealed that by the end of 2024, Ruwad had delivered a total of 395 training programmes and professional diplomas since its establishment. These amounted to 3,555 training hours over 1,139 training days, with a total of 9,724 participants.
Zawya
22-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
1,414 Emirati entrepreneurs benefit from Ruwad's Programmes
SHARJAH - In 2024, a total of 1,414 Emirati entrepreneurs benefitted from training programmes and professional diplomas offered by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Foundation 'Ruwad' affiliated with the Sharjah Department of Economic Development. The initiative falls within Ruwad's annual plan to equip project owners with the skills needed to establish and manage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Sharjah. Fatima Al Ali, Acting Director of Ruwad, stated that the foundation is implementing a set of ambitious training projects as part of its vision to empower Emirati talents in entrepreneurship. The programmes aim to open promising opportunities for entrepreneurs and support their ventures across sectors, reinforcing Sharjah's status as a preferred destination for national entrepreneurs. Al Ali added that Ruwad's training and diploma programmes provide participants with specialised knowledge and practical skills in administrative, financial, marketing, and legal fields. These are delivered through an integrated approach that combines real-world theoretical insights with hands-on application. She noted that Ruwad has successfully built strong partnerships with various academic institutions, including universities, centers, and institutes, in addition to specialised entrepreneurship training entities. These collaborations support the delivery of advanced training using modern technological tools and applications. The training workshops and programmes addressed a wide range of topics, from general skill-building and business management to specialized content for launching small projects, financial accounting, and taxation for SMEs. They also included mini-MBA programmes, specialized diplomas, introductory workshops, and knowledge development sessions. Al Ali expressed pride in the foundation's role in upskilling various groups involved in or aspiring to join the entrepreneurial sector. These include existing entrepreneurs, aspiring startup founders, school and university students, government employees, retirees, and holders of home business licenses like Etimad and Masar. Amina Mohammed, Director of the Training, Research, and Events Department, revealed that by the end of 2024, Ruwad had delivered a total of 395 training programmes and professional diplomas since its establishment. These amounted to 3,555 training hours over 1,139 training days, with a total of 9,724 participants.
Zawya
05-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
BankDhofar launches "Leadership Development" program to empower future-ready Omani leaders
MUSCAT: Aligned with Oman Vision 2040, BankDhofar—the Sultanate's second-largest bank in branch network—has launched a transformative "Leadership Development Program" in partnership with the Indian School of Business (ISB), a globally elite institution affiliated with Wharton, Kellogg, and London Business School. This initiative empowers Omani talent with world-class expertise, fostering visionary leaders to propel Oman's economy forward. By blending local ambition with global excellence, BankDhofar reinforces its commitment to sustainable growth and national progress, ensuring Oman's future is led by capable, innovative minds. A bold investment in people—and in Oman's tomorrow. The program aims to enhance the leadership skills of participants in several aspects, including strategic thinking, problem solving, digitization, change management, and innovation and it is designed to enhance participants' leadership capabilities in key areas such as strategic thinking, problem-solving, digitization, change management, and innovation. Dr. Khalid bin Salem Al Hamdani, Head of Human Resources at BankDhofar, remarked: "This six-month program is part of our commitment to developing national talent and empowering them with access to global leadership models and experiences. It hones both their cognitive and professional skills in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040." The "Leadership Development" program features a mix of intensive educational sessions, interactive workshops, and practical training. Participants will tackle real-world challenges, particularly those arising from the rapid changes shaping the global economy and the banking sector. Dr. Khalid added that the program will equip participants with strategies for effective problem-solving and team leadership, aimed at enhancing organizational productivity and performance. Usama bin Ismail Al Farsi, Head of Organizational Development and Career Planning, further emphasized: "The Leadership Development program is a vital step towards strengthening national initiatives across the Sultanate to build highly competent, transformative leaders who can drive positive change at both the organizational and social levels." This new program adds to BankDhofar's growing suite of initiatives aimed at building the skills and capabilities of its workforce. Notably, eight years ago, the bank launched the "Ruwad" program to equip fresh graduates from various disciplines with essential skills, including leadership, finance, communication, and digital competencies. "Ruwad" continues to contribute to workforce Omanization and talent development at the bank. In addition, BankDhofar has forged strategic partnerships with several government entities—including the Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Office, the Central Bank of Oman, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation—to strengthen collaboration and share expertise in national capacity building. Since 2017, BankDhofar's Performance Academy has served as a cornerstone for employee education and development. The Academy features state-of-the-art training facilities, including a virtual branch that provides trainees with realistic, hands-on experience before they begin working at actual bank branches.
