New community initiative launched for Emirati women in Dubai
Lammt al-Freij aims to encourage young women entrepreneurs
Dubai: The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has announced the launch of a new community initiative called Lammt al-Freij, or a neighborhood gathering, aimed at supporting the role of Emirati women in entrepreneurship.
The initiative has invited participation of the youth so they get necessary support to launch and develop their own projects.
The focus will be on the optimal utilisation of IACAD’s centres to serve the comunity 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 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 sales.
Sheikha Sultan Al-Marri, Director of the Islamic Knowledge Programs Department, said the 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 use the integrated platform and avail its benefits.
Lammt al-Freij will be launched at the Umm al-Sheif Islamic Cultural Centre and the Al-Mizhar Islamic Cultural Centre, operating from Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 8pm.