DUBAI: The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has announced the launch of a new community initiative called ‘Lammt al-Freij,’ which means (Neighbourhood gathering) aimed at supporting the role of Emirati women in entrepreneurship.
The initiative invites participation of youth projects, providing the necessary support for them to launch and develop their own projects.
The initiative focuses on the optimal utilisation of IACAD’s centres to serve the community by providing a conducive environment that allows female entrepreneurs to meet and work on their projects and studies.
This environment will offer all the necessary comfort and support to empower them to develop their projects and increase their impact in the community.
Additionally, it will create new opportunities for ambitious girls by facilitating interactions with a new audience, thus enhancing the sales of these projects and achieving success in various fields.
Sheikha Sultan Al Marri, Director of the Islamic Knowledge P
rograms Department, stated that this initiative is part of IACAD’s strategic vision to enhance its social role within the community by providing female entrepreneurs and ambitious young women with the opportunity to optimally utilise IACAD’s centres. This integrated platform aims to strengthen the capabilities of Emirati women and provide them with opportunities for economic and social growth.
“Lammt al-Freij” will be launched at the Umm al-Sheif Islamic Cultural Centre and the Al-Mizhar Islamic Cultural Center, operating from Monday to Thursday, from 08:00 to 20:00.
Source: Emirates News Agency