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At just 17 years old, Mouza Ibrahim Al Sharhan is already carving out a place for herself in the world of small business. Together with her mother, she runs Mare Sweets, a homemade sweets venture that has quickly gained popularity in Ras Al Khaimah.<\/p>\n
Mouza\u2019s journey into entrepreneurship began at the age of 16. With guidance from the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED) and its Little Promiser Programme, she received her first business license. She turned a personal passion into a family-run business.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe started Mare Sweets at home, just me and my mom,\u201d Mouza shared. \u201cAll of our products are handmade by us. We began with small orders, and step by step, the business started to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.<\/a><\/p>\n Today, just a year later, Mare Sweets is thriving. A partnership with online delivery platform Talabat has opened new doors for Mouza, enabling her to reach a broader customer base and manage a steady stream of orders.<\/p>\n Her success, however, didn\u2019t happen overnight. Mouza credits much of her early progress to the Little Promiser Programme. The youth entrepreneurship initiative that teaches students the fundamentals of running a business, from management and marketing to hands-on operational skills.<\/p>\n \u201cBefore joining the programme, I never imagined I could explain things to people or even be social,\u201d Mouza admitted. \u201cI used to be shy and closed off, but through the programme, I learned how to communicate, network, and introduce my business to customers.\u201d<\/p>\n The programme exposed Mouza and other participants to real-world experiences. Students visited restaurants, coffee shops, and small businesses to gain an understanding of logistics, product design, and the practical challenges of entrepreneurship. One of those visits, to Santra, a Dubai-based delivery platform specializing in homemade products, provided Mouza with valuable insights into how small businesses can scale their operations.<\/p>\n \u201cI always wanted to start a sweets business, but I didn\u2019t know where to begin,\u201d she said. \u201cJoining the programme gave me the chance to gain real experience and learn how to take those first steps.\u201d<\/p>\n Mouza obtained her business license at the age of 16, choosing sweets as her primary product category. Now, as she approaches her 18th birthday, she reflects on how the experience has transformed her outlook on life and business.<\/p>\n She showcased her sweets last December at a local event organized by the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development, called the National Touches Exhibition, held at Al Qawasim Corniche, where she learned to interact with large crowds and promote her brand directly to customers.<\/p>\n According to Aisha Obaid Al Ayyan, Director of the Business Development Department at RAK DED, the Little Promiser Programme is about much more than teaching business basics.<\/p>\n \u201cThis programme goes far beyond a typical summer activity,\u201d Al Ayyan explained. \u201cWe\u2019ve built a structured, multi-phase experience that combines theory with hands-on learning. Students aren\u2019t just participants, they\u2019re future entrepreneurs.\u201d<\/p>\n The programme consists of four core stages:<\/p>\n Learning and Knowledge Week:\u00a0Workshops and training sessions on financial management, content creation, and entrepreneurial skills.<\/p>\n Fieldwork Phase:\u00a0Visits to local and international businesses, where students learn directly from business owners and observe daily operations.<\/p>\n Product Analysis and Feedback:\u00a0Students analyze the businesses they\u2019ve visited to understand what makes a product or service successful.<\/p>\n Project Presentation and Evaluation:\u00a0Participants pitch their business ideas, reflect on their learning journey, and receive feedback from mentors.<\/p>\n Beyond business education, the program aims to foster confidence and develop essential life skills. \u201cThis is about changing lives,\u201d Al Ayyan said. \u201cIt\u2019s helping young people discover who they are, what they\u2019re capable of, and opening the door to a future in entrepreneurship.\u201d<\/p>\n One of the programme\u2019s long-term goals is to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs in Ras Al Khaimah. By encouraging participants to obtain business licenses and launch small enterprises, RAK DED aims to foster sustainable growth in the emirate\u2019s business sector.<\/p>\n As for Mouza, she\u2019s already thinking bigger. “People have started asking if we deliver to Saudi Arabia or other places,\u201d she said. \u201cI want this business to become something huge, not just known here in Ras Al Khaimah, but maybe one day, globally.\u201d<\/p>\n Azza Al Ali is a reporter from Ras Al Khaimah, dedicated to sharing stories that bring the community\u2019s voices to life. 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