As part of its strategy to empower and support Emirati entrepreneurs and enhance the national entrepreneurship ecosystem, the Emirates Entrepreneurship Association has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Emirates Agricultural Pioneers Association, during a formal signing ceremony held in Abu Dhabi.

Under the agreement, the Emirates Entrepreneurship Association and the Emirates Agricultural Pioneers Association will collaborate on a set of initiatives designed to support Emirati entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agricultural sector. This collaboration will include strategic cooperation, joint events, exclusive programs for Emirati entrepreneurs, and support programs for SMEs.

On the sidelines of the ceremony, Ali Al Khouri, Board Member of the Emirates Entrepreneurship Association and Chairman of the Food & Beverage Sector Committee, emphasized that the Association aims to establish promising and impactful partnerships that contribute to the growth of national entrepreneurship. He expressed his satisfaction at expanding the Association’s portfolio of partnerships that support Emirati entrepreneurs and SMEs, which are a key component in strengthening the national economy. He added:

"We value our collaboration with the Emirates Agricultural Pioneers Association — an organization dedicated to supporting the agricultural sector and enhancing its role in achieving sustainable development and driving innovation."

Salem Al Kathiri, Director of the Emirates Agricultural Pioneers Association, stated:

"We at the Emirates Agricultural Pioneers Association are proud to partner with the Emirates Entrepreneurship Association through this MoU. Such partnerships foster knowledge exchange, experience sharing among pioneering entrepreneurs, and create opportunities for collaboration between members. They also support sustainability in the agricultural entrepreneurship journey and address the challenges faced by agricultural pioneers." This collaboration is part of the Emirates Entrepreneurship Association’s ongoing efforts to build supportive partnerships that empower Emirati entrepreneurs and enable SMEs, while further strengthening the Association’s relationships with its partners and members.