SHARJAH: The Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA), in its first-ever collaboration with the Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (RUWAD), affiliated with the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), has officially launched the “Suppliers Forum: Entrepreneurs’ Projects Exhibition” today.
The exhibition will run until tomorrow, 18th September, at the Sharjah Archaeology Museum.
Inaugurated by Aisha Rashid Deemas, Director-General of the Sharjah Museums Authority, alongside Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Chairman of the Sharjah Economic Development Department and RUWAD, the event featured both officials taking a tour of the exhibition to explore the participating projects showcased on the first day.
This initiative underscores the joint efforts to foster innovation, competitiveness, and strategic partnerships to support Emirati entrepreneurs.
The forum provides national projects affiliated with RUWAD the opportunity to collaborate with the Sharjah Museums Authority, attract new suppliers,
and expand partnerships through competitive services and pricing options. It also aims to enhance community engagement with the museums and deliver high-quality services.
Aisha Rashid Deemas emphasised that the Authority always draws inspiration from the directives of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.
She highlighted the importance of creating an environment that fosters innovation and competitiveness, while actively supporting ambitious Emirati youth to contribute to Sharjah’s developmental vision. Additionally, she noted that this aligns with Sharjah’s developmental vision and fulfils the directives of the Executive Council, which mandate that no less than 10 percent of government purchases in the emirate be allocated to members of the Foundation.
Hamad Al Mahmoud said, ‘The participation of RUWAD in the first exhibition for Entrepreneurship Projects, which is organised in collaboration with the Sharjah Museums Authority, comes within the F
oundation’s efforts to strengthen effective partnerships with government entities in order to promote Sharjah’s position as an incubator for UAE projects.’
He added, ‘The Foundation is proud of its members’ projects that contribute to supporting the sustainable economic and commercial movement in the emirate and supporting its local products, through their participation in ideal display platforms at exhibitions and conferences organised by government agencies, especially events related to entrepreneurship.’
He noted that the exhibition hosts 27 projects from RUWAD members in various commercial, professional, and industrial sectors, particularly activities and businesses that are a priority for the needs of government agencies, in the fields of technical and electronic services, hospitality and events, office supplies, and more.
The forum is attended by department heads, deputies, museum curators, financial representatives, and event coordinators.
This gathering provides officials with the opportunity to l
earn about suppliers’ work, explore future cooperation opportunities, and reinforce the close collaboration between the Sharjah Museums Authority and RUWAD-affiliated suppliers.
Source: Emirates News Agency