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Chamber Entrepreneurs

Dubai Emirati Business Empowerment Program

“

The shortest path to the
bright future we want is
the path of leadership

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“

أقصر طريق للوصول إلى
المستقبل المشرق الذي
نريده هو طريق الريادة

”

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Vision

To catalyze Emirati-driven economic growth and innovation in Dubai by transforming job seekers into entrepreneurs.

Mission

To empower 3,000 Dubai-based Emiratis by 2030 through financial and non-financial support, unlocking their entrepreneurial potential and fostering inclusive economic development across sectors.

Executive Summary

STRATEGIC VISION ALIGNMENT

Launch ‘Chamber Entrepreneurs’program to advance support for Emiratientrepreneurship, transforming jobseekers into entrepreneurs in alignment with Dubai Economic Agenda D33.

EMPOWERMENT TARGET

3,000 Emiratis to be empowered by 2030 through comprehensive business support from Dubai Chambers.

FINANCIAL COMMITMENT

AED 60m stimulus package to be deployed over a 5-year period starting from 2026.

DUAL SUPPORT FRAMEWORK

Financial incentives (e.g., DET licenses, DEWA bills, FTA registration) and non-financial services (e.g., workshops, cybersecurity training, market insight).

ENTREPRENEURIAL FOCUS

Emirati Youth, Women, and SME sector are key beneficiaries.

ECONOMIC IMPACT

Drives job creation, wealth generation,Emirati SME growth, and sectoral diversification.

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Phased roll-out, supported by annual operating budget allocations and KPI-based performance reviews.

BOARD REQUEST

To endorse the budget and authorization to initiate implementation and stakeholder engagement.

Main Objectives of Chamber Entrepreneurs

Transform job seekers into entrepreneurs
Boost entrepreneurship among Dubai-based Emiratis
Enable wealth and job creation by and for Emiratis
Accelerate participation in priority sectors
Stimulate economic growth in Dubai

Benefits

Dubai Chambers host diverse events, fostering networking, knowledge exchange, and empowering businesses to thrive globally. Dubai Chambers host diverse events, fostering networking, knowledge exchange, and empowering businesses to thrive globally. Dubai Chambers host diverse events, fostering networking, knowledge exchange, and empowering businesses to thrive globally.

Entrepreneur Journey – Chamber Entrepreneurs Program

Meet Khalid

Khalid is a 24-year-old Emirati and a fresh business management graduate, ready to start his own business.

His Need

He needs support and guidance to launch his start-up.

His Challenge

Limited knowledge of how to set up a business
Difficulty accessing resources and suppliers
Unclear regulatory and market requirements

Discovering the Program

Khalid sees the Chamber Entrepreneurs Program announcement for Emirates.

First Step – Licensing & Membership

Applies for his first trade license through DET
Activates Dubai Chambers membership via DC Connect

Application Process

Applies for the Chamber Entrepreneurs Program
Completes a simple online form
Uploads required documents and submits

Approval & Support

Receives acceptance notification
Financial support amount is deposited into his account

Growth & Enablement

Khalid gains access to:

Training programs
Business guidance
Exclusive offers from Dubai Chambers

Meet Khalid

24-year-old Emirati, ready to start his business.

His Need

Support and guidance to launch his start-up.

His Challenge

Business setup and regulatory requirements.

Discovering the Program

Finds the Chamber Entrepreneurs Program.

First Step – Licensing & Membership

Obtains trade license and chamber membership.

Application Process

Submits application online with documents.

Approval & Support

Receives approval and financial support.

Growth & Enablement

Accesses training and exclusive offers.

Result: Khalid confidently launches his start-up and begins his entrepreneurial journey

Dubai Chamber seeks the Board’s review and approval for

AED 60M

Allocation of AED 60m over 2026-2030 from operating budget over 5 years

Dubai Social Agenda 33

Program endorsement and strategic alignment with Dubai Social Agenda 33 and priorities of Dubai Chambers

Kick-off

Authorization to begin program coordination, implementation and stakeholder engagement

AED 60M

Allocation of AED 60m over 2026-2030 from operating budget over 5 years

Dubai Social Agenda 33

Program endorsement and strategic alignment with Dubai Social Agenda 33 and priorities of Dubai Chambers

Kick-off

Authorization to begin program coordination, implementation and stakeholder engagement

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