Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), in collaboration with Majalis Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority, has launched the ‘Entrepreneurial Families Initiative’ in Al Ain to support entrepreneurial families and households and increase their participation in Abu Dhabi’s economic ecosystem.
The Entrepreneurial Families Initiative aims to help residents transform business ideas into sustainable ventures in line with Abu Dhabi’s efforts to strengthen UAE human capital, support SMEs and accelerate economic diversification.
As part of the program, a series of awareness workshops will be held across multiple locations in Al Ain to provide guidance on business setup, licensing procedures and government support services available within Abu Dhabi’s business environment.
The workshops, delivered through community platforms in partnership with Majalis Abu Dhabi, are designed to directly engage target groups and improve awareness of regulatory requirements and business opportunities.
The Entrepreneurial Families Initiative forms part of ADDED’s broader strategy to strengthen private sector participation, simplify market entry procedures and support sustainable economic growth by expanding participation in commercial activities across the emirate.
Participants will receive guidance on business registration, licensing requirements and compliance procedures through services provided by the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), ADDED’s regulatory arm for the business sector.
The Entrepreneurial Families Initiative will also include specialized training sessions throughout the year in areas such as e-commerce, financial management and digital economy opportunities to help participants adapt to evolving economic trends and priority sectors.
Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei Undersecretary – ADDED
“The ‘Entrepreneurial Families Initiative’ reflects our commitment to enabling wider participation in Abu Dhabi’s economic development and reinforcing the emirate’s position as a competitive, diversified, sustainable, and future-ready economy. Al Ain region plays a vital role in our strategies to accelerate economic growth and diversification, and the region continues to attract new businesses and investments in various sectors with a 29 percent increase in new economic licenses issued in the region during 2025. By enhancing awareness of licensing frameworks, regulatory processes, and support services, we are empowering entrepreneurial families and households to contribute to a resilient and thriving business ecosystem, while supporting the continued growth of SMEs across the emirate.”
Mohammed Alshaiba Al Sharyani, Acting Director General of Economic Affairs at ADDED, said that, “We are pleased to launch the Entrepreneurial Families Initiative in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (DCD), Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, Majalis Abu Dhabi in the Citizens and Community Affairs Office of the Presidential Court, and key players in e-commerce space, to ensure high engagement with the communities across the emirate and provide necessary skills and knowledge by experts.
Al Sharyani added that the initiative aims to help participants benefit from Abu Dhabi’s business-friendly ecosystem while supporting inclusive development, job creation, productivity and economic growth.
