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Raja Al Gurg receives the start-up award

Ro’Ya wins start-up award

ABU DHABI, November 27, 2014

Ro’Ya, a program that drives entrepreneurship among women in the UAE, received the award for Start-Up Programme of the Year at the annual Arabian Business Start-Up Awards.

A collaboration between Dubai Business Women's Council (DBWC) and MasterCard, Ro’Ya was launched in January to provide coaching and mentorship to aspiring female entrepreneurs looking to establish new businesses.

“We are extremely proud and honoured to have won the Start-Up Programme of the Year award as Ro’Ya has helped so many entrepreneurs succeed throughout this year,” said Raja Al Gurg, president of DBWC.

“This was Ro’Ya’s first year and we couldn’t have been more pleased with the fantastic outcome. We look forward to launching Ro’Ya 2015 and to further contribute to all female entrepreneurs who wish to actively pursue their dreams. We are extremely thankful for this award and hope to continue on this path in the future,” she said.

Over the course of the year-long programme, DBWC and MasterCard hosted training workshops and seminars addressing the fundamental components of a business plan. A total of 10 workshops were conducted by industry experts. – TradeArabia News Service




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