Students are real wealth and investment for better future of UAE, says Sheikh Mohammed

Students are real wealth and investment for better future of UAE, says Sheikh Mohammed

Students are real wealth and investment for better future of UAE, says Sheikh Mohammed

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Sheikh Mohammed during the graduation of first batch of entrepreneurs of the HCT Startup Development Programme in Dubai on Saturday. WAM

Gulf Today Report

The Vice President of the UAE on Saturday attended the graduation ceremony of the first batch of a group of entrepreneurs of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) Startup Development Programme.

The initiative aims to transform higher education institutions into business incubators to empower students and engage them into economic and creative activities and contribute to graduate highly-qualified entrepreneurs to support national economy with creative ideas.

Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, said after reviewing a number of startups during the ceremony: Equipping students with skills and tools for entrepreneurship constitutes a paramount importance for the UAE. The students are considered the real wealth and investment for a better future of the UAE. Youth investment is the essence of our renaissance ... a foundation of our future and an enabler to cope with developments around us.

The country is making persistent efforts to encourage and enhance entrepreneurship at all levels, especially in higher education institutions,