Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for small and medium enterprises development launched the “Mohammed Bin Rashid Awards for Young Business Leaders” in 2003 and now, for the sixth year we are rewarding exceptional entrepreneurs within the local community of the U.A.E. This distinguished awards program is the first ever in the United Arab Emirates aimed at creating a competitive environment amongst the young entrepreneurs of the UAE and the Arab countries. The program also recognizes those individuals and organizations who have aided in the development of the entrepreneurs in the UAE.
The awards will be judged by a prestigious panel of judges that have distinguished themselves within the industry. The awards program is divided by categories and each category will have an individual judging panel.

Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for small and medium enterprises development
Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for small and medium enterprises development was launched on June 12, 2002 and was formed with a vision to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit in Dubai, encourage and facilitate the development of business and entrepreneurial activity among UAE nationals and catalyze the development and growth of a key sector of the economy, the small and medium business sector.

The Establishment’s key activities focus on:

• Creation of new businesses by offering a platform for ideas and financial support.
• Inspiring entrepreneurial spirit among UAE nationals.
• Raising awareness  of business opportunities and spreading business knowledge
• Assisting and supporting enterprises run by UAE nationals through instilling best practice and providing them with market opportunities.