Reem Mall hosted families, students, educators, and entrepreneurs who experienced VentureTeens Arena, an exciting two-day event took place on the weekend April 26 and 27, 2025. A one-of-a-kind marketplace where tomorrow’s business leaders brought their big ideas to life.
Hosted at Reem Mall and developed by Eduventures, VentureTeens is an interactive and experiential learning program designed to empower youth aged 14 to 18. After weeks of workshops, coaching, and business planning, student teams were ready to launch their ideas which received support by the attendance.
Activities included:
- A lively indoor marketplace where students showcased and sold their own products and services.
- Inspiring business booths ran by teen entrepreneurs—to explore, interact, and even shop!
- A chance to support local student talent and watch them pitch their ideas live.
- Fun experiences for the whole family, with entertainment zones, workshops, and more.
- Prizes awarded to the most creative and well-executed businesses.
Bruce von Kaufmann, Mall Director, Reem Mall comments; “At Reem Mall, we’re proud to create spaces where the next generation can grow and shine. VentureTeens reflects the kind of future-forward engagement we want to promote. It is a movement that empowers budding entrepreneurs to create and lead. We’re incredibly proud that we hosted this initiative, and invited the community to be part of this exciting experience.”
Ahmed Al Barbary, Managing Director of Eduventures, added: “These young entrepreneurs are pouring their heart and creativity into their ventures. Over 30 teams competed this weekend at Reem Mall for the chance to fly to London where they built upon their experiences at VentureTeens and learned more about building their business. We were happy to see guests engaging with the business leaders of tomorrow.”
VentureTeens offered the Abu Dhabi community a chance to witness innovation in action, support young entrepreneurs, and help fuel their journey by engaging with their businesses. The winning team has been awarded yesterday evening at Reem Mall, where they have been presented with the award for VentureTeens Entrepreneur of the Year and an incredible opportunity to visit London in association with Unilever to learn how to further build and grow their business ideas.
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