Dubai: In an effort to encourage and stimulate young university students of the UAE to enter the professional working arena with confidence, regardless of whether they are UAE nationals or expatriates, the Young Entrepreneurs Souq will be held once again this DSF.
Thanks to the large number of entries pouring in, applications date for the competition that will be held from February 1 to February 3 is being extended until January 8.
Application forms for the competition which is open to all young people can be obtained from the DSF Office.
Held under the patronage of Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, chairman of the board of Mohammad Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders, this competition is a sure indication of the Government's progress towards creating a generation that will be skilled and highly motivated.
"This competition, which is organised by the Mohammad Bin Rashid Est. for Young Business Leaders in collaboration with the Dubai Shopping Festival Office, is aimed at creating a bevy of lateral thinking and a successful generation who would take the nation a step forward."
Besides university students, young men and women from the public and private sector are also invited to participate in this event that would provide them a lot of exposure," said Abd Al Baset Al Janahi, manager of Mohammad Bin Rashid Est. For Young Business Leaders.
The competitors will also be given an opportunity to chart out their own business projects and experience the real business atmosphere by participating in the Young Entrepre-neurs Souq at the Reef Mall from 10am to 10pm, February 1 to 3.
On proving to be a tremendous success after its inception last year, this competition drew some of the best talents from all nationalities.
The winning project of the souq will receive awards from General Shaikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence, at a gala awards ceremony in April.
