Sharjah24: The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) proudly announces the selection of eleven dynamic Emirati students from the University of Sharjah, Higher Colleges of Technology, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), and American University of Sharjah, as part of its “Sheraa Youth Ambassadors Program”. This initiative, supported by the Information and Communication Technology Fund (ICT Fund) under the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), the program is a unique opportunity for young leaders to enhance their skills and expand their professional networks, catapulting them to the forefront of the UAE’s entrepreneurial scene.

Charting New Horizons: The Sheraa Youth Ambassadors Program  
Designed to sculpt the entrepreneurial visionaries of tomorrow, the Sheraa Youth Ambassadors Program embarks on a mission to enable the ambassadors' innovative instincts and leadership skills. The journey ahead is packed with specialized workshops, direct mentorship from industry experts, and networking opportunities, setting the stage for these young entrepreneurs to become influential figures within their communities and beyond.

Empowering future leaders
The Sheraa Youth Ambassadors attended an exclusive session with Najla Al Midfa, Sheraa CEO to explore new horizons in the business world and gain valuable insights into leadership strategies. 
As part of the program, ambassadors receive 1:1 mentoring sessions, providing ongoing support and guidance. Additionally, the program offers preferred access to Sheraa's Startup Dojo program workshops to validate and grow their business ideas, further enhancing their practical entrepreneurial skills and preparing them for leadership and innovation roles in their communities. 

Najla Al Midfa, CEO of Sheraa, stated: "Our Youth Ambassadors are not just participating in a one-off program; they are embarking on a transformative journey that will prepare them to lead and innovate. Sheraa is committed to providing these talented individuals with the knowledge and opportunities to flourish as the next generation of business leaders, ensuring that the entrepreneurial spirit continues to thrive in the UAE."

Eng. Omar Al Mahmoud CEO of the ICT Fund, expressed appreciation for the partnership with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), emphasizing its role in empowering youth and promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in the ICT sector. He said: “TDRA, represented by the ICT Fund, reaffirms its commitment to advancing these initiatives in line with the visionary goals of the "We the UAE 2031" vision."

The Road Ahead
Embarking on their entrepreneurial journey, the eleven ambassadors' core mission overextends self-achievement; it inspires and elevates fellow aspiring students to begin their entrepreneurial journey by validating their innovative ideas and seamlessly integrating them into Sheraa's programs. These ambassadors are Amna Alhammadi, Omar Alfalasi, Naemah Jamal, Lateefa Alnoaimi, Shayma Youssef, Abdulla Mohammed Alhammadi, Mohamed Alzaabi, Tahani Alazazi, Abdalla Ahmed Alhammadi, Yousef AlGargawi, and Omar Al Ali .