• Al Ghurair: The Award offers an ideal opportunity for young entrepreneurs to become distinguished businessmen locally and internationally

Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Size Enterprises, today, launched the fifth edition of Small and Medium Enterprises Award. The event, which is organized in collaboration with Mashreq Bank, comes in line with the establishment’s strategy of strengthening young business leaders and enabling them to lead international projects.

The SME Award is also part of a concerted strategy to support small and medium businesses in Dubai and provide entrepreneurs with adequate encouragement to grow and develop their businesses. Sixteen awards are distributed this year including Best Start-Up Business of the Year 2008 (Male/Female), for applicants from outside the UAE,   Best Arab Start-Up Business of the Year 2009 (Locally/Regionally), and Best Business Project Award in the following sectors: Information Technology, Manufacturing, Marketing and Promotion, Electronics, Education, Tourism, Consulting, Professional Services, Retail, Design, Food and Beverage, Real Estate, Facility Management, Transport & Logistics Services.

His Excellency Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, CEO of Mashreq, said: “As a national institution, Mashreq constantly supports initiatives that are directed at the development of young UAE Nationals. As part of the bank’s strategic plan to encourage UAE entrepreneurs to pursue their business ambitions, we have collaborated with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Size Enterprises for the launch of the award, as we firmly believe it creates a competitive atmosphere, and encourages UAE talents to excel. MBRE has always been a pioneer with similar initiatives, which makes it the perfect partner to Mashreq.”

Commenting on the Award, His Excellency Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO, Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Size Enterprises, said: “The SME Award reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to provide an ideal growth environment to attract young business leaders and help them to participate in developing the business sector in the UAE and the Arab world.”

He explained that the aspirations of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum are focused on nurturing creative Emaratis, who are considered as the base of the country’s economic development and comprehensive growth.

Al Janahi added that the SME Award aims at creating a competitive environment among young business leaders and in honoring them for their exceptional performance although they are newcomers. The award aims to motivate individuals and institutions which play a role in developing the performance of the new business enterprisers, support them further and assist in their business growth.

To compete in the awards, visit the SME award website, www.smeawards.ae, and fill the application form latest by October 29, 2009.

A committee of business and economic leaders in Dubai will choose the winners in three phases. The first evaluation phase will be based on the written project description submitted. The second phase is a site visit by the arbitration committee and the final phase includes interviews with project owners.

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About Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Size Enterprises:

In September 2009, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai issued Law No.23 of 2009 concerning the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Size Enterprises, recently renamed the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders.

The law defines the goals of the establishment for strengthening Dubai’s position as a centre for entrepreneurship and allows for the setting up of projects which encourage entrepreneurship and the innovative ideas of youth. This move seeks to motivate youth to work, as well as to pursue economic activity, such as the development and organisation of programmes and initiatives.

About SME Award:

In 2003 Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Size Enterprises launched a one of its kind program in the UAE and the Arab World, which recognizes young entrepreneurs.

SME Award is supported by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The Award focuses on recognizing distinguished business leaders and organizations that support small and medium sized businesses. SME Award has attracted a lot of media attention. Applications submitted locally and from the Arab World to the fourth edition of the award in 2008 exceeded 50% the number of applications compared to previous years.

About Mashreq:

Mashreq is one of the largest banks in the UAE and the second oldest. Founded in 1967 as Bank of Oman, the bank has played a pioneering role in the industry, particularly in retail banking. Among its many firsts, it was the first to launch such products as travelers’ cheques, credit cards and ATMs.

The bank’s total assets by the end of June 2009 reached AED96.7 billion. Mashreq has received numerous international awards such as the Best Bank in the UAE in 2008 from Euro money and various awards particularly for quality management. According to independent research it has more ISO certifications than any bank in the region by a wide margin. It’s most recent acknowledgement was Best Consumer Internet Bank in Qatar and Best Consumer Internet Bank regionally by Global Finance Awards 2009.

As a leading financial Institution in the UAE Mashreq aims to be world class in every facet of its business, including its social responsibility to the community it serves. Towards this goal the bank pays particular attention to recruiting, training, developing and retaining UAE National employees.

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Mohammed Bin Rashed Establishment for Young Business Leaders today announced that ‘Star Wood’, Member of the governmental purchasing programme for Young Business Leaders, won two contracts to complete projects for Al Habai Constructions, and Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation. This announcement comes in line with MBRE’s continuous efforts to support young entrepreneurs and strengthen the partnership between them and both the public and private sector.

The first contract was signed between Star Wood and Al Habai Constructions and it is worth of AED 1,790,000. According to this partnership ‘Star Wood’ will provide doors, cabinets and kitchen equipment to the projects carried out by Al Habai.

Ali Al Habai, Chairman of Al Habai Constructions, said: “We are proud to sign this contract with Star Wood. This initiative reflects our strong belief in the critical role that private sector has to play in supporting national enterprises which are one of the main pillars in the economy of Dubai and the UAE. We are happy to announce that we are completely prepared to help and support the members of MBRE who work across different business sectors.”

Star Wood also signed a contract worth AED 700,000 with Al Shafar National Contracting in coordination with Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation to supply doors for a special project for Awqaf Foundation.

Mr. Ahmed Hassan Nasser, director of Investment and Real Estate Development Department at Dubai Awqaf & Minors’ Affairs Foundation, said: “This initiative comes in line with our efforts to support young national projects. We also provide MBRE members special locations to establish their outlets and businesses. This reflects our role towards our country and the UAE nationals.”

Abdullah Al Shehi, Owner of ‘Star Wood’, said: “We are very pleased to sign these contracts which reflect high interest by both private and public sectors to support small and medium businesses, in order to give an opportunity for us as a promising sector that plays an important role in strengthening the national economy. I would like to use this opportunity to thank MBRE for their continuous support since the beginning through funding, supporting my ideas and providing required advice to help me grow my business and develop my company.”

Ibtihal Naji, Manager- Government Procurement Program, said: “Abdullah al Shehi is one of the most distinguished members; he showed outstanding desire to improve his skills. He was always committed to attend all seminars and discussion panels offered by MBRE.”

“I would like to encourage all members to attend all seminars and discussion panels organized by the establishment. This will affect their business in a positive manner as these gatherings help entrepreneurs increase their efficiency and enhance the quality of services provided by their companies.  I also thank Al Habai Constructions and Awqaf and Minor Affairs Foundation for their continuous support for young business leaders.”

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About Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders

Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders was launched on June 12, 2002 and was formed with a vision to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit in Dubai, encourage and facilitate the development of business and entrepreneurial activity among UAE nationals and catalyze the development and growth of a key sector of the economy, the small and medium business sector.

The Establishment’s key activities focus on creation of new businesses by offering a platform for ideas and financial support, inspiring entrepreneurial spirit among UAE nationals, raising awareness of business opportunities and spreading business knowledge and assisting and supporting enterprises run by UAE nationals through instilling best practice and providing them with market opportunities.

For more information, please contact:

Nizar Aridi /Wafa Yahya

ASDA’A Burson Marsteller

Tel: (+971 4) 334 4550; Fax: (+971 4) 334 4556

E-mail: n.aridi@asdaa.com, w.yahya@asdaa.com

As part of its initiatives to support small- and medium-sized businesses in the emirate, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders’ governmental purchasing programme recently held a business improvement roundtable for companies involved in the contracting sector.

One of a series of sector-development programmes launched by the MBRE, the roundtable emphasized industry best practices and suggested ways for local contracting businesses to adopt performance- and growth-boosting tactics and ideas.

The roundtable, attended by many companies, focused on two key areas. In the first part, participants debated the challenges and difficulties faced by the contracting sector including differentiation and maintaining competitive edge, and maintaining performance and revenue levels in light of the current economic climate. Participants also discussed the regulatory environment affecting industry transactions.

In the second half of the roundtable, companies discussed the importance of cooperation within the industry, including implementing a legal workforce exchange programme that would reduce visa expenditures and ensure sufficient manpower to complete projects.

Ibtihal Naji, Manager- Government Procurement Program, said: “The MBRE is keen to inform our members about the best opportunities that help them in developing their businesses and make it a success. We believe hosting these roundtables on a regular basis will enable our members to overcome challenges and increase their ability to fulfill requirements of governmental institutions, and remain committed to improving our members’ business performance.”

During the discussions, many questions were raised about the challenges faced by projects’ owners in contracting and legislations organizing activities in this area. Participants also discussed best solutions and practices to overcome challenges faced by members.

Majed Al Shaikh, owner of Al Shaikh Contracting, said: “I would like to thank MBRE to providing this platform for peers in the same industry to meet and talk about key issues facing them and also discuss ways of cooperation and partnership. The MBRE continuously works on holding activities leveraging capabilities of young entrepreneurs to establish successful and competitive projects.”

The MBRE programme includes a series of roundtables throughout the year, focusing on sectors including contracting, interior design, building maintenance, sanitary services, security and landscaping. The programme will continue organizing these discussion tables during next year targeting new segments and sectors.

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H.E. Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO of MBRE, along with senior management and staff, who attended the meeting, in a group photo

Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders (MBRE) organised the Half-Year Strategic Retreat meeting to review the establishment’s achievements in the past six months and to assess and identify performance improvement opportunities and new initiatives for the coming months.

The meeting was attended by the CEO, senior management, staff and is in line with MBRE’s Strategic Plan (2009-2015) launched in February 2009 under the theme “Yes To Growth”.

In his key note, H.E. Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO of MBRE, expressed the establishment’s gratitude for the support given by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President & Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.

“The trust of the leadership in our role is reiterated in the expansion of our mandate to take ownership of the development of the SME sector in Dubai, which saw MBRE integrate as one of the agencies under the Department of Economic Development.”

MBRE, in the past six months, attracted over 250 projects presented by a large number of government and private high school and university students through its Young Ent. Competition. It signed strategic MOUs with Khalifa Fund, the German-Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Trade (AHK), the British Business Group, Dubai and the Northern Emirates (BBG); and the Australian Business Council – Dubai. It also launched and  sponsored the 2009 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM); and the Entrepreneurs Business Village (EBV) campaign.

In the next six months, the Establishment will launch new research studies on the Dubai SME sector and its key industry clusters, launch the third customer satisfaction survey amongst its members and set up its new home in the Entrepreneur Business Village (EBV).

“I thank the efforts of the MBRE staff in these accomplishments over the past months, and urge them to lend their continued support and commitment to the originations,” Al Janahi said.

According to some members of the MBRE, funding was a critical element in launching their projects and this is where MBRE has played a important role in providing this necessary seed funding at the initial stage to bring their ideas to life. These entrepreneurs have now repaid their loans to MBRE and are able to attract commercial loans from banks as a stable corporate entity.

Ali Salman, a veteran member of MBRE and the owner of the (Magic Bus) project, pointed that MBRE played a critical role in supporting his project which was initiated for the first time in the Middle East.

“MBRE not only provided the project with required funding but also offered me with directing and guidance through all phases of the project which became today one of the most innovative projects in the region”. Al Salman explained.

Ahmed Mohammed Al Sharif, owner of A&A Real Estate and a member MBRE, said: “MBRE provided me with advice and guidance, as well as many quality facilities that helped in establishing a company which is able to grow and keep pace with market changes.”

Rashed Al Bloushi, the owner of Al Ittihad National IT Company, which was the first company to launch marketing via Bluetooth, commented: “MBRE is an ideal platform for learning about the best concepts to establish successful projects.”

Omar Al Awadhi, Owner of Teqaniyat for organising conferences and exhibitions explained that MBRE was the incubator for his project, which has experienced steady growth since its launch and till date.

“The organization has responded quickly to his project and provided him with the necessary funding and guidance.” Al Awadhi said

Abdullah Kazem, owner of Max Secure and a member of MBRE said: “MBRE has supported me continuously by providing funding facilities and necessary training programs, which have helped me through my career and resulted in the success of my project.”

MBRE’s ‘Yes to Growth; strategy reinforce its role in encouraging the culture of innovation and distinction among staff and business leaders. It also includes a number of important aspects aimed at promoting competitiveness to establish small and medium enterprises that support the economic development goals of Dubai and enhance the emirate’s position as a global hub for small and medium businesses by building capabilities and implementing supportive policies.

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About Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders

Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders was launched on June 12, 2002 and was formed with a vision to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit in Dubai, encourage and facilitate the development of business and entrepreneurial activity among UAE nationals and catalyze the development and growth of a key sector of the economy, the small and medium business sector.

The Establishment’s key activities focus on creation of new businesses by offering a platform for ideas and financial support, inspiring entrepreneurial spirit among UAE nationals, raising awareness of business opportunities and spreading business knowledge and assisting and supporting enterprises run by UAE nationals through instilling best practice and providing them with market opportunities.

For more information, please contact:

Nizar Aridi /Wafa Yahya

ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller

Tel: (+971 4) 334 4550; Fax: (+971 4) 334 4556

E-mail: n.aridi@asdaa.com, w.yahya@asdaa.com

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders (MBRE) assured the positive results and the support by Global Village of its members’ participation in the 2008. It was noted that financial outcomes achieved by the participants in the last year event have reached Dh 3,605,978 (three million, six hundred and five thousand, nine hundred and seventy eight dirham).

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders (MBRE) assured the positive results and the support by Global Village of its members’ participation in the 2008. It was noted that financial outcomes achieved by the participants in the last year event have reached Dh 3,605,978 (three million, six hundred and five thousand, nine hundred and seventy eight dirham).

the Global Village has offered its members special discounts up to 50%, accounting for a total amount of Dh 1,191,846 (one million, one hundred and ninety one thousand, eight hundred and forty six dirham), on kiosk and spaces rentals. Meanwhile, sales volume achieved by MBRE’s members during the Global Village activities last year was estimated at about Dh 2,414,132 (two million, four hundred and fourteen thousand, one hundred and thirty two dirham).

Commenting on these positive outcomes, Ms. Ibtihal Naji , Government Procurement Program manager of Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders, emphasized the crucial role of the small and medium business in the UAE economy. “The UAE in general, and Dubai in particular, is paying special attention to these businesses as part of its support for the UAE national business leaders and its commitment to offer them the chance to effectively contribute to the economic development of their country,” she said.

She explained that the fruitful and constant cooperation between the Global Village and MBRE envisages the two parties’ keenness to materialize the prudent vision of country’s leadership.

she attributed these encouraging results to the collaboration between MBRE and the Global Village management that opened the door for the participation of 62 MBRE’s members and other organizations who support the entrepreneur to be introduced to the business market in its last year edition.

the Global Village commitment to support the UAE business leaders and provide them with the opportunity to offer their unique services to the village visitors.

Winners of the 5th YEC were as follows:
First place – The “Noor Ro’ya Alghad” project by: Shaima’ Yousef Altnak, Haifa’ Sultan Al Ali, Horeya Ahmed Aljesmi and Fatima Hasan Albloushi from the “Mariya Alqubteya high school”

Second place – The “DT Innovation ” ” projects by: Hashim Husain, Ali Osamah, Ali Hadraj, & Sheshan Kan Kanamge From Ras Al Khaimah English Speaking School.

Third place - The”Newzy” project by: Hamda Khalid Al Shirawi, Sharifa Abdulhameed Al Sunaid, Marwa Mahmood Zainal, Abdullah Abdulhameed Al Sumaid from Al Mawakeb Private School.

Fourth place – The “Jinx” project by ; Sara Al-mutawa , Aminah Yahgi from Al Mizhar American Academy For Girls
Fifth place – The Fifth place goes to the “The Smallest Gallery” project by: Majid Salem Alkatbi, Abdullah Ali, Rashid Abdullah Alsahlawi from Al-Mawakeb Private School

His Highness Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority honored the best 12 projects; the projects were:
“Skeek Awwal” by Mozah Hasan and Khadeeja Mohammed from the Amnah bint Wahb School, for the Best Marketing and promotional team category, The Smallest Gallery” by Majid Salem Alkatbi , Abdullah Ali and Rashid Abdullah Alsahlawi from Al-Mawakeb Private School, for the category : Best Technology “Pretty Girls” by Hajir Khadir Almansouri, Shaikha Khamis Mohammed Hamdi, Hayah Mohammed Ahmed Hmoud Ahshuhi and Turkeya Abdullah Ali Alshuhi the Jalfar High school, for the Best Team-work, “Bateet PaintBall” by Abdulhameed Sadegh Al Marifi , Mohammed Abdulla Al Mazrouie, Bader Ali Al Janahi, Mohammed Rashid Al Shamsi, Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouie, Suhail Ali Belhebalah and Obaid Mohammed Al Budoor from Al Ittihad Private school, for the Best Profitable Business, “Learn with Abdullah & Shaikha”, by Maryam Hasan Alkhayat and Safeya Mohammed Alhamadi, from the “Mariyah Alqubteyah high school” for the Best Cultural Project, “DT Innovation” by: Hashim Husain, - Ali Osamah - Ali Hadraj & Sheshan Kan Kanamge from Ras Al Khaimah English Speaking School for the Best product design,

“Under Construction” by Saeed Humaid bin Hazeem, Ibrahim Mohammed Ghanim and Saeed jum’ah Alhameri, from Al Shorouq Private School for the Best Kiosk award, “Stop, our team to the top” by Maryam Sabt Aldhahri, Aysha Sabt Aldhahri, Fayza Sha’aer Alhitawi, Mozah Khalfan Hamdan and Shama Hasan Alhitawi fom Al Thahra High School for the Best UAE National Team. “Noor Ro’ya Alghad” by Shaima’ Yousef Altnak, Haifa’ Sultan Al Ali, Horeya Ahmed Aljesmi, and Fatima Hasan Albloushi from the Mariya Alqubteya high school for the Best Unique Business,

“A’ Albaal” by Aysha Al Mansoori,Buthaina Al-Ayali, Noora Al Ghandi and Maitha Al Hashimi from the Ittihad Private School for the Best Handmade Product, “Jinx” by Sara Al-mutawa , Aminah Yahgi from Al Mizhar American Academy For Girls for the Best Artistic Projects, last but not least Newzy by Hamda Khalid Al Shirawi, Sharifa Abdulhameed Al Sunaid, Marwa Mahmood Zainal, AbdullahAbdulhameed Al Sunaid from Al Mawakeb Private School for the Best Environmental Awareness project.

H.H also honored Mr. Ahmad Thani Al Matroushi Managing Director of Emaar for the support Emmar showed in hosting this event in Dubai Mall, Mr. Ahmad Al Hammadi, General Manager of Awraaq Publishing - Arab Media Group, and Major Saeed Lootah from Dubai Police.

The participation in this year’s competition exceeded all expectations with over 280 projects from all over the UAE. Compared to 2008, the competition attracted 200% more applicants.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders (MBRE) will be honoring the winners of the fifth Young Entrepreneur Competition (YEC) with cash prizes for the first time, on April 14th at an awards ceremony held by MBRE.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders (MBRE) will be honoring the winners of the fifth Young Entrepreneur Competition (YEC) with cash prizes for the first time, on April 14th at an awards ceremony held by MBRE.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the Chairman of the MBRE’s Board of Directors, the awards ceremony will award the top 5 winners from schools and Universities across the UAE with certificates and a trophy.

The categories include; Best Marketing, Best Technology, Best Team-work, Best Profitable Business, Best Cultural, Best product design, Best Kiosk, Best UAE National Team, Best Unique Business, Best Handmade Product, Best Artistic Projects, Best Environmental Awareness.

Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO of Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment said:
“The YEC 2009 attracted over 280 projects that were far more creative than previous years. In terms of selecting the overall winner, we were looking for business ideas, products that are creative, innovative are well marketed and have the potential to be a profitable business. We look forward to congratulating the top five winners at the MBRE award ceremony on April 14th and working with the overall winner to develop their business plan.”

The winner of the competition was selected on April 4th by judge panel, which comprises of members of the Ministry of Education, MBRE, Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority and will be announced next week at the awards ceremony.

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment (MBRE) for Young Business Leaders has announced a 58.6 % increase in the value of MBRE member’s contracts through the Government Procurement Program (GPP) reaching Dhs238m in 2008, a Dhs88m increase over 2007 which value reached Dhs150m.

Since the launch of the GPP, almost Dhs700m worth of transactions have been made during 2008 between government departments and local companies supported by MBRE. The value of contracts concluded between the members of MBRE and departments affiliated to Dubai government, mounted to approximately Dhs223m, whereas the value of contracts signed with ministries and federal bodies where nearly Dhs8m, and Dhs7m with companies and institutions in other sectors.

Commenting on the GPP, Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO of MBRE, said:
“The allocation of 5% of annual procurement contracts from governmental departments to registered members of MBRE will greatly benefit our nation’s entrepreneurs.“

The decision to allocate 5% of annual procurements contracts to MBRE members came directly from H.H. Shaikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, UAE Prime Minister, Vice-President of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.

Al Janahi praised the great response of numerous government bodies and institutions by making procurement contracts with members of the MBRE, referring to the Emirates Group (Emirates Airline), which made contracts with the Establishment’s members mounting to nearly Dhs105m during 2008, whereas the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) contracts reached almost Dhs63m during the same year.

Al Janahi urged all departments and institutions of the Government of Dubai as well as ministries and federal bodies to increase business transactions made with the member of the GPP and to continue to support the UAE’s youth.

Strategic partnership signed between Emirates Identity Authority
and On Time Document Services to input the population’s data

Dubai – March 16th 2009: Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for young business leaders (MBRE) has announced that one of its members, ‘On Time Document Services, signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Emirates Identity Authority (EIA) today.

As per the signed agreement, ‘On Time Document Services,’ will be working with the Emirates Identity Authority to ensure that the data filled out by the UAE’s population for the National identity Cards is input onto the EIA’s database.

The agreement was held in the presence of Mr. Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO of Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders (MBRE), at the MBRE headquarters in Dubai. It was signed by the Director General of Emirates Identity Authority, HE. Darwish Al Zarouni and the Managing Director of On Time, Mr. Waleid Abdulkareim.

On Time is considered  an outstanding national establishments. It will play an essential role in the provision of technological services and will be the sole agent responsible for inputting the population’s data onto the ( EIA ) databases.

The data entry for each identity application will take approximately three to five minutes. Each document will have a unique barcode that will scan the entire contents of the document and transfer it directly to the EIA database.

Commenting on this agreement, Mr. Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO of Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders (MBRE) said:

“All of our members have achieved remarkable results, excelled in their business and made significant contributions to our society, particularly in the field of information technology.”

He added that:

“On Time is one of the leading establishments in the UAE that has shown remarkable growth in a relatively short period of time. It is the company’s dedication and outstanding commitment to excellence that has allowed it to enter into government establishments and authorities such as the Emirates Identity Authority.”

Commenting on the recently signed agreement, HE. Darwish Al Zarouni, Director General of Emirates Identity Authority, said:

“On Time Document Services has offered many significant technological solutions that have had a positive impact in the implementation and development of the registration process.”

He added:

“The UAE youth have proven their competence in all areas and the best example is the efforts of On Time managing and conducting its business. On Time has played an important role in the field of data entry for UAE nationals and residents.  The speed and accuracy of On Time with regards to data entry has saved the Emirates Identity Authority a great deal of time and effort.

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The 5th Young Entrepreneurs Competition (YEC), launched annually by Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders (MBRE), will commence today at the Dubai Mall. The real life business environment will showcase innovative products from high school students in the UAE.

The 5th Young Entrepreneurs Competition (YEC), launched annually by Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders (MBRE), will commence today at the Dubai Mall. The real life business environment will showcase innovative products from high school students in the UAE.

The four day exhibition that commences today is the final part of the “Young Entrepreneur Competition” (YEC). The event is aimed at creating a simple entrepreneurial environment for UAE high school students to compete in a ‘real life’ business scenario and to inspire the UAE’s youth to become leading entrepreneurs in the future. Participating students from governmental and private high schools will have the chance to learn the basics and strategies needed to build a successful business model in a heavily competitive market.

Commenting on the competition, Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO of Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment said:
“Year after year, we increase our efforts to give UAE youth the opportunity to be creative and showcase their ideas to the public. In this year’s edition we are looking for well planned business ideas, creative and innovative products and strategically demonstrated marketing tactics.”

The winner of the competition will be announced on April 4th by a highly qualified judge panel, which comprises of members from the Ministry of Education, MBRE, Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority.

Mr. Al Janahi concluded by saying:
“The Young Entrepreneur Competition has become an annual event for creativity and excellence that targets high school students. This year we have seen a significant shift in the number of applicants and have been overwhelmed with the response and the quality of the applications submitted.”