The Medyaf Entrepreneurship programme, a flagship collaboration between the Dubai College of Tourism (DCT) nationalisation division Medyaf, and the Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy, has witnessed the graduation of the first cohort of future entrepreneurs.
The Medyaf Entrepreneurship initiative that aims to support Emiratis, as they strive to succeed in the world of business has seen the successful graduation of prospective Emirati entrepreneurs who will embark upon a career within the tourism, culture and culinary sectors, as well as entertainment, video gaming and floristry industries.
The Medyaf Entrepreneurship initiative, launched in June 2021, is a comprehensive programme which supports young Emirati talent with a robust framework of specialised training programmes and networking opportunities, whilst also offering technical, administrative, and logistical support from the project’s inception through until launch. Besides, the Medyaf Entrepreneurship initiative enables participants to acquire funding for their ideas via Dubai Next, the first governmental digital crowdfunding platform, as well as facilitating access to services and introductions to potential partners.
Mariam Al Maeeni, Director of Industry Nationalisation at Dubai College of Tourism, said: “We are delighted to witness the graduation of the first cohort of talented students from the Medyaf Entrepreneurship programme, which is testament to the continuous and successful collaboration between Medyaf and Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy. We are committed to supporting local talent and entrepreneurs as they transition from inception to launching commercial activities, to scaling up for future success. We are proud to support their entrepreneurial journey and offer them a supportive framework that will allow them to take advantage of the diverse opportunities available across the tourism sector. We are committed to providing a comprehensive consultation training programme, in addition to supporting their ventures and empowering them to reach the highest level possible, whilst encouraging UAE youth to enter the tourism sector.”
Medyaf aims to attract and train Emiratis for suitable careers in the tourism sector to help further enhance the destination offering and visitor experience. To achieve this, Medyaf develops specialised courses and training programmes specifically designed for Emiratis to enhance their capabilities and hone their skills, and to enable them to be a part of the next generation tourism workforce.
