Sharjah24: The training and qualification workshops, organised by the Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (RUWAD)," under the Department of Economic Development in Sharjah, is set to commence tomorrow morning (Monday). This marks the launch of the second edition of the Entrepreneurial Guidance Programme for Sharjah Government Employees, known as "Entrepreneurship Ambassadors," which is based on the London School of Economics (LSE) curriculum in entrepreneurship. The workshops, involving the participation of 25 employees, both male and female, will span two weeks, comprising eight training days at the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Complex.

According to Fatima Al Ali, Acting Director of "RUWAD"," the organisation of the second edition builds upon the success achieved in the inaugural edition in 2023. The first edition saw the graduation of 12 employees representing various government entities in Sharjah. They acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to provide entrepreneurial guidance, fostering the concept and culture of entrepreneurship within Sharjah's community and the participants' work environment. Al Ali highlighted the uniqueness of the programme as the first of its kind in the region, focusing on preparing government professionals specialised in entrepreneurial guidance.

She clarified that the foundation has completed preparations to welcome Sharjah government employees participating in the workshops. The workshops, consisting of eight sessions, will concentrate on developing tools and skills for entrepreneurial guidance, accompanied by discussion sessions, applications, and practical exercises. Each participant will then create and complete their graduation project in areas such as developing guidance skills, establishing entrepreneurial entities, and understanding the business environment in the country. This aligns with services provided by RUWAD, such as feasibility studies, evaluating promising ideas, funding requests, and more. Graduates will receive a certified certificate from the LSE Generate Center for Entrepreneurship, affiliated with the London School of Economics.

Fatima Al Ali emphasised that the programme aims to boost the local economy by supporting the entrepreneurial environment in the emirate and expanding efforts to encourage young citizens to initiate and establish small and medium-sized projects. The programme also seeks to explore and discuss the concept of entrepreneurial guidance, the future economy of entrepreneurship, and the role of entrepreneurial organisations in achieving development.

The training workshop sessions will revolve around two main focal points, with the first week concentrating on the principles of entrepreneurial guidance, while participants in the second week will delve into the fundamentals of entrepreneurship.