‘Arab Youth Start-up Marketplace’ to shed light on creative youth start-ups

DUBAI / WAM

Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, the Arab Youth Centre has announced its organising of ‘Arab Youth Start-up Marketplace’ (AYSM), a unique annual event that sheds light on creative Arab youth start-ups.
As part of centre’s initiatives, the AYSM seeks to establish a platform aimed at enhancing engagement between young entrepreneurs and investors from across the Arab world, creating an ecosystem that nurtures business leadership in creative industries and promotes knowledge exchange that results in business growth and prosperity.
HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed said, “We are immensely proud of the capabilities and energy of Arab youth which considerably contribute to developing a sustainable and renewable economy for region. Arab youth are eager to lead their future, and they are indispensable to our efforts in building a brighter future for the Arab world in all fields. They represent the largest group in Arab communities, and so, it is imperative for us to work with them to build a system that enables them to lead.” AYSM is scheduled to take place in October this year, highlighting start-ups within sectors of the creative economy.