What are youth business councils

It is local initiatives established under the misleading of chambers of commerce, cooperative societies or local councils, and given that the Cooperative Society for Tourism is among its goals and licensed tasks to take care of young men and women and provide support and assistance to them under the umbrella of the association. Supporting young people and providing everything that would serve the youth of Al-Ula and helping young people who wish to establish their commercial projects and overcome any challenges or obstacles and improve and develop their business and sustainability

Wide relationships are considered an essential task for business success, so the Cooperative Association for Tourism in Al-Ula invites young men and women in Al-Ula to initiate and establish their businesses in Al-Ula and go into the midst of experience, because all opportunities are favorable for young people through the support and encouragement provided by many governmental and semi-governmental agencies for young people, and the association is ready to provide Free advice, guidance, advice and assistance in overcoming any difficulties that young entrepreneurs may face in AlUla.

Vision board

Promote entrepreneurship and love of work among young people.

Message Board

Contributing to the creation of a new generation of Al-Ula’s distinguished youth, initiative and ambition to participate in the economic, cultural and tourism development that Al-Ula is witnessing, and to involve the youth of Al-Ula in what the Kingdom is witnessing of a comprehensive renaissance in all fields in accordance with the Kingdom’s vision

Al-Ula Youth Council goals

• Spreading the culture of self-employment among the youth of Al-Ula
• Holding various educational programs, meetings and courses
• Qualifying young people to start their projects in a correct way
• Holding meetings with people of expertise to benefit from their experiences
• Supporting business youth to continue and improve their work
• Participate in volunteer initiatives to serve the community

What does the council offer to youth?

• Financing projects for young men and women with loans from the association (in cooperation with the Development Bank)
• Interviews with government officials and entrepreneurs.
• Encouraging partnerships between young people.
• Holding or participating in business fairs.
• A specialized diwaniyya for young people.
• Workshops .
• Career advice and guidance.
• Assist in formulating business plans and project feasibility studies.
• Professional counseling during project implementation and operation.
• Media promotion of youth projects

What are the difficulties that young entrepreneurs always face

• Adapting to settlement programs.
• Lack of knowledge of the licensing terms and requirements.
• Lack of a clear vision and business plan for the project
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• Lack of knowledge of government agencies that support youth.
• Imitation or fear of adventure.

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• Group and individual consultations to identify problems and develop appropriate solutions.
• Multiple meetings to increase acquaintance and cooperation between young people.
• Promote the culture of localization and sustainability of business.
• Communicating the voice of youth to relevant officials.
• Facilitating participation in exhibitions and events.
• Coordination of integrative activities through partnerships between youth.
• Learn about entrepreneurs’ experiences through joint workshops.

The number of council members

185 members