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Phase 4 of Akoun on

ABU DHABI - The Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development, or ADCED, announced the launch of the fourth phase of its Akoun initiative in its first workshop at Dubai University, which was developed with the aim to inspire the next generation of Emirati entrepreneurs and empower them to enter the SME sector.

Akoun brings together government organisations and top-level Emirati entrepreneurs to collectively promote private enterprise to students across the UAE. With young Emiratis more interested in entrepreneurship than ever before, Akoun provides them with knowledge, resources and guidance to turn their ideas into reality and set up their own businesses.

The enterprise awareness campaign, which began in 2009, will reach more young Emiratis than ever before with a set of inspiring workshops and interactive activities that will take place at universities in every emirate across the country between the months of February and April. The workshops will be hosted by successful young Emirati entrepreneurs, who will create an inspiring forum for students to learn first hand about setting up their own businesses.

“Encouraging entrepreneurship among Emirati youth lies in line with the UAE’s government strategic goals to develop a strong private sector,” ADCED director-general Fahad Saeed Al Raqbani said.

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