“971.. From the Community” Pavilion at Global Village Welcomes 790,000 Visitors in Five Months
Dubai – Nora Al Amir:
The “971.. From the Community” pavilion at Global Village 2024–2025 witnessed significant turnout during its distinguished participation for the fifteenth consecutive year, welcoming 790,000 visitors from mid-October 2024 to mid-March 2025.
The “971 From the Community” pavilion is one of the initiatives of the Ministry of Community Empowerment, aiming to support and empower Emirati family entrepreneurs. The pavilion hosts 31 diverse projects offering a variety of products that cater to all tastes. It serves as an important platform to highlight inspiring success stories that promote creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It also aims to diversify participants' sources of income, contributing to their economic and social stability.
The pavilion is supported by the management of Global Village—one of the world’s leading cultural parks and the region’s top family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment. Global Village opened its doors to visitors on October 16, 2024, and will continue until May 11, 2025, offering an opportunity to explore creative and outstanding entrepreneurial models from Emirati families that reflect the spirit of ambition and renewal in the country.
It is noteworthy that the pavilion features active participation from the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination and “Gharis,” affiliated with the Fujairah Charity Association. This reflects the integration and cooperation among various national entities in supporting national initiatives and enhancing social cohesion.
Through the pavilion, the Ministry aims to invest in the skills and talents of Emirati family entrepreneurs, encouraging them to further develop their project ideas to become more innovative and competitive. The Ministry of Community Empowerment also ensures the diversity of products showcased in the pavilion to introduce the UAE community and Global Village visitors to outstanding national projects. The initiative aims to highlight positive models and inspiring stories that empower the new generations to follow in their footsteps and fuel their passion for entrepreneurship.
13 Mar 2025