SFRA hosts entrepreneurship workshop with RUWAD

Sharjah24: As part of its efforts to promote a culture of entrepreneurship and empower national talent, the Sharjah Fish Resources Authority (SFRA) organised on Monday an introductory workshop in collaboration with the Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (RUWAD), at the Authority's headquarters in Sharjah City.

Workshop Objectives Explained

The workshop targeted employees of the Authority and aimed to introduce them to the services and initiatives offered by RUWAD to support entrepreneurs in the Emirate of Sharjah. It also highlighted the specialised programs available to UAE nationals seeking to launch their own businesses.

Support Services Presented

During the workshop, the team explained the main benefits that Emirati citizens can get through "Ruwad", such as financial and technical assistance, fee exemptions, advisory and training services, and inspiring success stories of local projects initiated with the foundation’s backing.

Interactive Session Conducted

The workshop was delivered by a specialised team from RUWAD, with employees actively engaging through open discussions and questions about registration processes and how to benefit from available programs.

Leadership Commends Efforts

Ali Ahmed Abu Ghazin, Chairman of the Sharjah Fish Resources Authority, emphasised the importance of the workshop in enhancing entrepreneurial awareness among employees. He pointed out that giving employees entrepreneurship-related information and abilities fosters initiative, innovation, and helps create a knowledge-based national economy.

Strategic Collaboration Appreciated

Additionally, His Excellency commended the collaboration with RUWAD and its ongoing efforts to assist Emiratis and facilitate their successful and self-assured integration into the commercial sector.

Positive Comments from Staff

Employees who took part in the program expressed gratitude, praising the depth of the information and the perspective it provided on the future of entrepreneurship in the country. They emphasised the importance of these seminars in raising awareness and improving preparedness to gain from development and assistance initiatives across the nation and the emirate.