KUWAIT: Capital Governor Sheikh Abdullah Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah said on Tuesday that the Entrepreneurs and Small Projects Center, affiliated with the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET), represents a pioneering model for linking applied education with the needs of the labor market. During a visit to the center, Sheikh Abdullah said it plays a vital role in empowering young people to establish their own businesses and in promoting a culture of self-employment and entrepreneurship. He noted that such initiatives contribute to diversifying sources of income and supporting the local economy through sustainable projects led by ambitious young Kuwaitis.
He stressed the Capital Governorate’s firm commitment to supporting high-quality initiatives of this kind through cooperation with educational and training institutions and various state bodies, underscoring the importance of investing in Kuwaiti human capital as a cornerstone of comprehensive development and a more prosperous future. Sheikh Abdullah also commended PAAET’s efforts in supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners, praising the encouraging and innovative environment it provides.
Students of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training take a group photo with the Governor of the Capital, Sheikh Abdullah Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, during a visit to the Entrepreneurs and Small Projects Center.
He said this supportive atmosphere helps refine young people’s skills and develop their capabilities in line with the evolving requirements of the labor market, while enhancing graduates’ readiness to pursue productive career paths. For his part, Director General of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training Dr Hassan Al-Fajjam told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the Entrepreneurs Center has a strategic plan to expand support for projects, including the establishment of new workshops and shops at the Shuwaikh site.
Al-Fajjam added that the center aims to broaden its services to include all students and graduates with viable ideas and projects, enabling them to implement these initiatives after graduation. He noted that future plans include expanding and developing the center, increasing the number of workshops and retail units that support young Kuwaiti talent, and providing an incubator environment that transforms ideas into tangible projects, while equipping young people with practical experience in the private sector. — KUNA
