Cabinet Decision No. 2/2013 On Supporting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

The Cabinet:

- After perusal of the Constitution ,

- The Federal Law No. 1/1972 on the Competencies of the Ministries and Powers of the Ministers, and its amending laws,

And based on the approval of the Cabinet,

Decided:

Article 1

In the implementation of the provisions of this Decision, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings stated beside them, unless the context requires otherwise:

State: United Arab Emirates

Ministry: Ministry of Economy

Minister: Minister of Economy

Small and medium-sized enterprises: Small and medium-sized enterprises belonging to the programs of youth enterprises funding support in all local government agencies in the State.

Article 2

This Decision aims at the support and development of small and medium-sized enterprises in order to support the national economy and take advantage of these enterprises in a way developing and supporting economic integration, encouraging national youth and entrepreneurs, increasing their contribution in the economic activity of the State and creating job opportunities for the State nationals.

Article 3