Dubai SME training programs in demand

30/08/2016 05:15 AST

The Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy, the educational arm of Dubai SME, which is the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, has seen a 57% increase in the enrollment of trainees in its various programs during the first half of 2016, compared the same period in 2015.

Altogether, 1,100 trainees enrolled in the various programs offered by the Academy to support the strategic plan of Dubai to advance entrepreneurship and empower ambitious young entrepreneurs to launch successful business projects that would further develop the local economy. With the training programs being expanded to meet the requirements of the various sectors and entrepreneurial communities, the first half of the year saw 44 programs being offered, as against 36 during H1 2015.

“The 1,100 entrepreneurs enrolled in the first half of 2016 is equal to the total enrollments for the whole of 2015, which shows the growing profile of Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy among the SME community and entrepreneurs. The Academy has become synonymous with the process of enterprise start-up and the programs offered cover vital areas of entrepreneurial growth,” said Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO of Dubai SME.

Al Janahi said Academy and its programs eventually enhance the value added by SMEs to the overall economy, adding Dubai SME is focused on developing training programs and promote knowledge exchange in scientific, training and professional areas for better outcomes from the programs.

Saudi Gazette