Business leaders hail social entrepreneurship approaches discussed at Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2020

Business leaders hail social entrepreneurship approaches discussed at Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2020

  Business leaders, senior government officials and key decision makers in the UAE have lauded the extraordinary success of the recently concluded fourth edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF), organised virtually for the first time this year by Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa). Citing the strategic role of entrepreneurship as an integral pillar of competitive economies, prominent public and private figures in Sharjah have commended the growing trend amongst entrepreneurs to use their businesses as a force for good.   Right time to launch new projects Najla Al Midfa, CEO of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), said: "The remarkable stories shared at SEF 2020 have shown us how inclusive and sustainable models of entrepreneurship are helping protect livelihoods and improve access to essential needs for vulnerable populations everywhere.“   "More importantly, it's shown the innate potential everyone has to develop solutions to global challenges, given the right support. Now more than ever, it is time for the changemakers in our societies to rise up to the needs of our planet, and help shape a safer, more prosperous future.“   Investment in social impact Mohamad Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah - a partner of SEF 2020, said: "By using their knowledge and experience to enable societies become agents