Young people shouldn’t be afraid to try and fail, UAE entrepreneurs say – The National

Young people shouldn’t be afraid to try and fail, UAE entrepreneurs say – The National

Young professionals and entrepreneurs in the UAE shouldn't be afraid of failure when trying out a venture or job, a panel of business leaders has said.

Getting a taste of the workplace at a young age — from an early internship to a humble supermarket job — is also crucial.

At the launch of a Google Economic Impact report, which put the spotlight on the tech giant's support for SMEs in UAE, Saudi and Egypt, speakers said a fear of failure culture persists among many young people — and their parents in particular.