A programme supported by 84 entities is driving progress toward the D33 goals by promoting Emirati entrepreneurship.
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who also serves as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, said that the Emirati Supplier Programme awarded Dh1.78 billion in contracts to Emirati SMEs in 2025, reflecting a 38 per cent increase from the previous year. In a post on X, he noted that he had reviewed the programme’s latest results, which is overseen by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development, a subsidiary of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
Sheikh Hamdan said the programme reflects Dubai’s ambition to create “the world’s most empowering environment for entrepreneurs,” reiterating that Emiratis remain central to the emirate’s economic priorities.
“Supporting entrepreneurs and Emirati start-ups is an investment in Dubai’s future, in the potential of our people, and in the companies that will lead tomorrow’s economy and contribute to achieving the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33,” Sheikh Hamdan said.
According to data released with the announcement, government entities contributed Dh1.03 billion of the total contract value, while semi-government entities accounted for Dh420.5 million. The private sector awarded Dh254.9 million, and federal entities made up Dh74.6 million.
The programme, supported by 84 participating entities, currently includes 1,070 Emirati establishments, underscoring its expanding role in creating procurement opportunities for national businesses.
The Emirati Supplier Programme is designed to increase the participation of Emirati-owned SMEs in both public and private sector supply chains, aligning with Dubai’s broader strategy to promote entrepreneurship, diversify the economy, and drive sustainable private sector growth under the D33 agenda.
