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A Sweet Success Story: How the Little Promiser Programme Nurtures Young Entrepreneurs in Ras Al Khaimah
The Little Promiser Programme, an initiative by the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED), is a structured youth entrepreneurship programme designed to empower young people in the emirate. The programme combines theory and hands-on learning, aiming to develop essential life skills, foster confidence, and nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs in Ras Al Khaimah [1].
The four core stages of the Little Promiser Programme are:
- Learning and Knowledge Week: Workshops on financial management, content creation, and entrepreneurial skills equip participants with the essential knowledge needed to start their own businesses.
- Fieldwork Phase: Visits to local and international businesses provide students with real-world observation and the opportunity to learn directly from business owners and observe daily operations.
- Product Analysis and Feedback: Evaluation of visited businesses helps students understand success factors and key elements that contribute to the success of a business.
- Project Presentation and Evaluation: At this stage, participants pitch their business ideas and receive feedback from mentors, taking their entrepreneurial journey one step closer to reality.
One of the programme's success stories is Mouza Ibrahim Al Sharhan, a 17-year-old entrepreneur from Ras Al Khaimah who runs Mare Sweets, a homemade sweets venture. Mouza credits much of her early progress to the Little Promiser Programme, which taught her fundamental business skills and provided her with real-world experiences [1][2].
With guidance from the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED) and its Little Promiser Programme, Mouza received her first business license and practical mentorship, gaining the confidence and skills needed to run her venture [1][2]. Mouza's ambition is not limited to Ras Al Khaimah; she aspires to expand Mare Sweets beyond the emirate, potentially reaching Saudi Arabia and international markets [1][2].
Mare Sweets has already gained popularity in Ras Al Khaimah, and the business has partnered with online delivery platform Talabat, enabling Mouza to reach a broader customer base and manage a steady stream of orders. The Little Promiser Programme has played a crucial role in turning Mouza's youthful passion into viable business achievements [1][2].
RAK DED aims to foster sustainable growth in the emirate's business sector by encouraging participants to obtain business licenses and launch small enterprises. The programme goes beyond a typical summer activity, combining theory with hands-on learning and considering it as a means to change lives and open the door to a future in entrepreneurship.
In summary, the Little Promiser Programme functions as a comprehensive incubator for young entrepreneurs in Ras Al Khaimah, with Mouza Ibrahim Al Sharhan as a successful example of its support in turning youthful passion into viable business achievements [1][2].
[1] Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development, Little Promiser Programme: https://rakded.ae/little-promiser-programme/ [2] Khaleej Times, Ras Al Khaimah teenage entrepreneur Mouza Al Sharhan’s homemade sweets venture Mare Sweets takes off: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/life/family/ras-al-khaimah-teenage-entrepreneur-mouza-al-sharhans-homemade-sweets-venture-mare-sweets-takes-off
- Students in the Little Promiser Programme learn about financial management and content creation in the Learning and Knowledge Week, equipping them with essential skills for starting their own businesses.
- The program's Fieldwork Phase involves visits to both local and international businesses, allowing students to observe daily operations and learn directly from business owners.
- Product Analysis and Feedback is another core stage, where students evaluate visited businesses and understand success factors for lasting business growth.
- Participants in the program pitch their business ideas during the Project Presentation and Evaluation stage, receiving valuable feedback from mentors to further themselves on their entrepreneurial journey.
- The Little Promiser Programme has been instrumental in Mouza Ibrahim Al Sharhan's success, a 17-year-old entrepreneur who runs Mare Sweets in Ras Al Khaimah, teaching her the necessary business skills and providing real-world experiences.
- With the help of the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development and its Little Promiser Programme, Mouza obtained her first business license and practical mentorship, enabling her to effectively run her venture, Mare Sweets.
- Mouza's ambitions extend beyond Ras Al Khaimah, aiming to expand Mare Sweets to Saudi Arabia and international markets.
- Mare Sweets has gained popularity in Ras Al Khaimah, partnering with online delivery platform Talabat for broader customer access and order management.
- The Little Promiser Programme plays a significant role in nurturing young entrepreneurs in Ras Al Khaimah, functioning as a comprehensive incubator for business development, learning, and personal growth.
