Hatta: The initiative is designed to support startups while encouraging the next generation to gain practical business experience by enabling children to present their ideas and products to the public, helping to develop communication skills, creative thinking, and self-confidence.
According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative featured the participation of 4 small projects led by children aged between 8 and 13, reflecting a diversity of interests and creativity. The initiative provides children with a platform to present their ideas and engage directly with the public, strengthening communication skills and self-confidence in an environment that reflects real-world business practice.
Ahmad Al Room Almheiri, Acting CEO of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, stated that the participation in the ‘Young Trader’ initiative aligns with Dubai SME’s strategic direction to support the entrepreneurship
community. It also aims to achieve the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, and the key priority of empowering Emirati startup talent.
He noted that the ‘Young Trader’ initiative helps children gain early exposure to entrepreneurship, project management, and public engagement, effectively equipping them to develop their ideas into sustainable ventures. It provides a practical platform for building essential skills and confidence, fostering a conscious and capable generation ready to contribute meaningfully to the future economy. He added that the initiative also reflects Dubai’s ongoing commitment to nurturing innovation and practical skills in young generations.
