The recent memorandum of understanding between the UAE Association for Women Entrepreneurs and the Metaverse Academy for Advanced Training marks a significant advancement toward empowering female entrepreneurs in the region. This partnership aims to enhance professional and technical skills, aligning them with the evolving demands of the modern economy. By focusing on innovation, digital transformation, and the support of startups, the agreement lays the groundwork for a robust collaborative framework that fosters growth and development among female business leaders.
On June 1, 2026, the UAE Association for Women Entrepreneurs and the Metaverse Academy for Advanced Training signed a recent memorandum of understanding that underscores their commitment to supporting and empowering female entrepreneurs. The goal of this partnership is to enhance women’s professional and technical capabilities, developing their skills to meet the demands of the modern economy. The document was signed by Dr. Shafiqa Al Ameri, Chairperson of the Association, and Walid Mubarak Al Junaibi, Founder and CEO of the Metaverse Academy, in the presence of several members and representatives from both parties.
According to the terms of the memorandum of understanding, a framework will be established to enhance cooperation between the two parties. This framework includes the design and implementation of specialized training programs and workshops aimed at developing the skills of female entrepreneurs and strengthening their capabilities in areas such as innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation. Dr. Shafiqa Al Ameri expressed her enthusiasm for collaborating with the Metaverse Academy, noting that “working with the Metaverse Academy for Advanced Training, which has extensive experience and knowledge in specialized entrepreneurship training programs, will bring great benefits to the female entrepreneurs who are members of the association.”
Dr. Al Ameri also added that the partnership will include organizing practical workshops to develop leadership and management skills, as well as offering courses in areas such as digital transformation and advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, the metaverse, and digital marketing. Additionally, the collaboration will focus on supporting the startups of female entrepreneurs, along with exchanging expertise and knowledge between the two sides.
Walid Mubarak Al Junaibi praised the collaboration with the UAE Association for Women Entrepreneurs, highlighting the importance of launching specialized programs that will enhance the capabilities of female entrepreneurs and businesswomen in the country. Al Junaibi confirmed that the academy will prepare and design training content according to the highest global standards, providing qualified trainers and experts to implement the training programs. He also emphasized the importance of providing the necessary technical support to ensure the success of the workshops, along with issuing certificates for participants.
Through this new partnership, the memorandum of understanding between the UAE Association for Women Entrepreneurs and the Metaverse Academy for Advanced Training is expected to contribute to positive change in the female entrepreneurship community, enhancing the status and active role of women in the national economy.