Collaboration between MoIAT and e& UAE to Enhance 7,000 Small and Medium Enterprises through Digital Assistance and Incentives
In a strategic move to support the growth and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE, the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has partnered with e& UAE. This collaboration, under the National In-Country Value (ICV) Program, is a significant step towards enhancing local industrial development as part of the UAE's Projects of the 50.
The partnership, which now includes 35 federal and local government entities and national companies, demonstrates e& UAE's commitment to driving industrial development and building local capabilities. Esam Mahmoud, Senior Vice President SMB Sales & Marketing at e& UAE, emphasised the company's role as a digital enabler for businesses across sectors.
Under the agreement, e& UAE will offer exclusive incentives to over 7,000 ICV-certified SMEs registered with MoIAT. These incentives include preferential rates on internet services, discounted mobile plans, digital payment solutions, and Microsoft productivity tools. These tailored packages aim to accelerate digital transformation and improve operational efficiency among local SMEs.
The collaboration is focused on several key objectives. It seeks to support local industrial growth, promote technological advancement, and strengthen economic resilience. By enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs, the partnership aims to boost local industrial development and economic resilience. The collaboration also seeks to drive technological progress by facilitating access to advanced digital tools and services.
The National ICV Program has already delivered significant economic benefits, with cumulative local expenditure reaching AED 347 billion by the end of 2024. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting SMEs as crucial drivers of economic growth in the UAE.
Her Excellency Salama Al Awadhi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Industrial Development Sector at MoIAT, supports the advancement of the National ICV Program. The partnership aims to empower SMEs with digital solutions that unlock new growth opportunities, enhance competitiveness, and support long-term success.
The agreement reaffirms e& UAE's dedication to advancing national priorities through impactful collaborations and future-focused solutions. This collaboration is expected to incentivize companies to obtain ICV certification, further reinforcing the UAE's commitment to developing local industries and fostering economic resilience.
- The collaboration between the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and e& UAE, under the National In-Country Value (ICV) Program, exemplifies the mobile technology industry's role in driving industrial development and bolstering local capabilities for businesses.
- Under the agreement, e& UAE is providing exclusive incentives for over 7,000 ICV-certified Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), including preferential rates on internet services, discounted mobile plans, and digital payment solutions—all aimed at supporting the financial management and technological progress of local businesses.
- By offering tailored digital packages, e& UAE's partnership with MoIAT is strategically focused on achieving multiple objectives, such as supporting local industrial growth, promoting technological advancement, and strengthening economic resilience, ultimately driving business success and fostering local and national economic development.
