Mohammed bin Rashid Est. for Young Business Leaders to host International Entrepreneurship Forum & Exhibition in Dubai

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makyoum, Chairman of the Board, Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment said, 'The UAE is regarded as a catalyst in the Middle East region for pioneering and implementing new business models & strategies. As a result, this event will be hosted in Dubai which is focused on growth and expansion in the SME market.'

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan added, ' The organizing of this event is under the directives of H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and is based upon the realization of the importance of encouraging and supporting small and medium business initiatives and empowering the entrepreneurial attitude among nationals. The IEFE 2004 will provide a common platform for entrepreneurs to hear best practices regarding financial, operational and technical issues related to starting or expanding enterprises. The event will also be the forum for assessing current developments in the field of small & medium enterprises in the region and discover better techniques to nourish & promote the young generations attitude towards entrepreneurship.'

Elaborating on the event, Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO of Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment said, 'The International Entrepreneurship Forum and Exhibition 2004 will focus on the small and medium business sector. The keynote speakers for the event will be experts in the field of entrepreneurship. While the Establishment is focused on developing young entrepreneurs, this conference will be tremendously beneficial to entrepreneurs on all levels. The Entrepreneurial Exhibition will feature businesses that are members of the Establishment.'

Al Janahi said, 'The forum's philosophy is that entrepreneurship is the foundation of a prosperous and healthy economy; accordingly, the prime objective of the forum is to take an initiative to support and resolve the problems of young entrepreneurs in the region. We anticipate this forum to provide an ongoing platform and communication channel for young entrepreneurs and service providers to create and utilize the benefits of such a forum which will lead to the development of entrepreneurship regionally and internationally.'

Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment has signed an agreement with Seagull, an event management company owned and operated by a UAE national lady, Hessa Al Ossaily to organize the Forum and Exhibition.

Hessa Al Ossaily said, 'We are delighted to support Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment in their efforts to nurture and encourage the young UAE nationals working in the SME sector. We hope that a large number of young entrepreneurs will benefit by participating in this event which will better equip them to face market competition by exposing them to best practices from around the world.'

The exhibition will display the products & services offered by local Small Medium Enterprises. The prestigious location of Dubai World Trade Centre will provide a fully equipped, comfortable display stalls of various sizes, starting from 3 x 2 m in size. Visitors from all over the world and representatives of regional market centers, financial institutions, Corporations and Governments are expected to attend the event. An international media coverage and worldwide marketing scopes will open up new opportunities for the exhibitors.

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business leaders, a subsidiary of Dubai Development and Investment Authority (DDIA), was formed with a vision to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit in Dubai, encourage and facilitate the development of business and entrepreneurial activity among UAE nationals and catalyze the development and growth of a key sector of the economy, the small and medium Business Sector.