SHARJAH/WAM The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Foundation (Ruwad), which is part of the Sharjah Economic Development Department, has finalised its preparations for the inaugural “Ruwad Pop Up” festival. The event will showcase 25 Emirati small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are part of the foundation. The event is scheduled to occur at Al Mamsha in Muweileh Commercial from today to January 26. …

DAVOS/WAM Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, emphasised the private sector’s role as a key partner in driving national economic growth and boosting its competitiveness at both regional and international levels. In a session titled “Hard Power: A Wake-Up Call for Businesses Amid Global Economic Shifts,” held at the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (Davos …

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE  The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has highlighted the key achievements in implementing key initiatives and programmes under the Abu Dhabi Strategy for People of Determination from 2020 to 2024. The diverse initiatives were implemented in collaboration with 13 governmental entities, contributing to the creation of numerous pioneering programmes aimed at improving services …