Aldar launches second cycle of its highly successful Manassah entrepreneurship programme

Aldar launches second cycle of its highly successful Manassah entrepreneurship programme

Alongside the Manassah incubator, Aldar is launching an exclusive youth-focused initiative through its Aldar Academies. Manassah Youth will develop the next generation of regional entrepreneurs through a dedicated training programme focused on finding solutions to complex problems and turning concepts into viable commercial strategies. Further, this edition of Manassah also brings together the Ministry of Culture & Youth, Khalifa Fund, the Department of Community Development, and the Brinc accelerator as partners that will empower startups with network access, and business advancement opportunities.Commenting on the second round of the competition, Sheikha Alia Khalid Al Qassimi, Deputy Undersecretary for the Cultural and Creative Industries Sector, Ministry of Culture and Youth, said that the Ministry was delighted to extend its support, particularly in light of the importance given to SMEs in the cultural and creative industries. “Through our partnership with the programme, we aim to encourage entrepreneurship within the creative economy and provide new opportunities for creatives and innovators. One of the Ministry's primary goals is to help increase the contribution of the Cultural and Creative Industries to the country's GDP. The Creative Economy has become a key driver of economic growth across the globe, including our region,” she pointed out.Saoud Khoory, Chief