This took place during the first General Assembly meeting, which was held virtually and attended by all founding members, thereby meeting the legal quorum in accordance with the internal regulations. The meeting was also attended by a representative from the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi and a representative from the Ministry of Community Empowerment, with the results formally approved in line with the applicable regulations in the UAE.

The formation of the new Board reflects the Association’s continued commitment to supporting and empowering the entrepreneurship ecosystem, and to strengthening its role in advancing the business environment in the United Arab Emirates, in alignment with the country’s strategic direction toward a knowledge- and innovation-based economy.

The meeting resulted in the election of the new Board members, demonstrating the members’ confidence in the elected leadership and their ability to guide the next phase, while supporting initiatives and projects that empower entrepreneurs and enhance the competitiveness of the entrepreneurial sector.

Board members emphasized that the coming phase will witness the launch of impactful initiatives and strategic programs aimed at developing the entrepreneurship ecosystem, strengthening partnerships with both public and private sectors, and expanding the Association’s influence locally and internationally, thereby reinforcing its position as a key enabler within the entrepreneurship landscape.

The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the full commitment to institutional excellence, enhanced governance and transparency, and the achievement of the Association’s strategic objectives for the 2026–2030 term, in a way that serves entrepreneurs and supports sustainable economic development in the United Arab Emirates.