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BY ALDHABI ALMHEIRI
Nothing is impossible in the UAE; a message from our leader that inspires and empowers new talents, even young ones like me. In the UAE, where knowledge and business form the basis of an economy, there is a growing opportunity for the youth to venture into business. I believe if you are passionate about what you do in a creative way, then age does not stand in your way, especially if you are willing to learn. Thus, my desire is to encourage other young Emirati talents, rather than bore them, so that they can further pursue this path of starting their own business because we are the generation that will shape the future of this country.
Entrepreneurship is never easy; a business begins with a start, and that’s what most people consider scary. When I established Rainbow Chimney, I wanted to start a company and bring something into reality, at the same time I lacked knowledge on how to operate the business. Gradually, I put myself through courses, learning some few things like financial management, marketing, and customer relations. The most vital part was having a mentor who could give directions and explain things that happened and make me think twice about every decision. For that reason I have always personally believed that every young entrepreneur should have a great mentor who can guide them to reach their full potential.
It is always so thrilling that you are empowered to transform your ideas into working concepts. For young Emiratis, business is an opportunity to participate in the development of the future of the UAE. Our country is currently working to develop other sectors apart from sustainability and clean energy to build a knowledge-based, innovative economy. At the same time, young people can find a wide range of opportunities to launch companies that are relevant to the UAE’s vision for the future, particularly in industries like technology, environment, or artificial intelligence.
It’s never easy; a business starts somewhere, and that is the place that most people find frightening. What is always so exciting is that entrepreneurial spirit allows you to take ideas and turn them into real concepts. You can test these solutions to see if they meet the needs and then improve the business model and grow. Young Emiratis see business as a tool to contribute to the development of the UAE. We believe that with passion and determination, we can reach the highest level of success not only in the UAE but also globally and become role models for others to follow and improve the way they live.
