Experts from INJAZ UAE and Mastercard have organized a series of interactive training sessions for preparatory school students at the Dubai National School. The sessions, part of the Ana Riyadi (I am an Entrepreneur) project, are designed to teach students essential entrepreneurship skills and the principles of financial literacy.
By the Numbers
- 200+: Students have benefited from the training sessions delivered by Mastercard volunteers.
- 90%: Of participating students would recommend the program to their friends.
- 66%: Of participants confirmed the program helped them with creative thinking.
- 46%: Showed significant progress in teamwork and critical thinking skills.
A Partnership for Youth Empowerment
The partnership between Mastercard and INJAZ UAE is a well-established collaboration that resulted in the launch of the “Ana Riyadi” program. The initiative targets preparatory school students in the UAE, introducing them to the principles of entrepreneurship through interactive workshops and activities that highlight the success stories of prominent local and regional entrepreneurs.
Leadership on Building a New Generation
Soulaf Saleh Al-Zoubi, CEO of INJAZ UAE, stated, “We are very happy to organize this program to teach entrepreneurship skills to young students, which will help them at an early stage of their lives to think creatively and will have a great impact on their future.”
For his part, Sami Lahoud, Senior Vice President for Corporate Relations for the Middle East and Africa at Mastercard, said, “At Mastercard, we are committed to providing our expertise to encourage young people to discover new work opportunities. Our partnership with INJAZ UAE is part of our ongoing efforts to promote financial literacy in the UAE and the entire region.”
About the Ana Riyadi Program
The “Ana Riyadi” project is the first step in a series of educational entrepreneurship programs offered by INJAZ UAE to youth from the preparatory stage up to the age of twenty-four. Using an educational model developed by INJAZ, students are able to understand the link between what they learn in school and successful participation in the national economy.
Looking Ahead
The positive feedback from the initial surveys of the program’s beneficiaries indicates a strong impact on the students. This successful partnership is helping to build a generation of culturally-aware and capable individuals who can contribute effectively to both the local and global economy.
Source: Al Mal News
