Mouza Ibrahim Al Sharhan began a handmade sweets venture with her mother after joining a youth entrepreneurship programme in Ras Al Khaimah. Their family-run approach closely reflects the idea that young people can create while adults guide the operational responsibilities.
The first version was small and close to home
Mouza described starting Mare Sweets at home with her mother and growing step by step. Starting small gave them a chance to practise the product and learn what customers wanted.
Learning included real business basics
The Little Promiser Programme introduced management, marketing and hands-on operating skills. Making is only one part of a responsible business; clear promises, safe handling and good communication matter too.
Family support was part of the model
The venture was not built by leaving a teenager alone with customer and delivery responsibilities. Mouza and her mother worked together. That partnership is a useful pattern for any parent-supervised young Maker journey.
- Begin with a manageable number of orders.
- Learn the rules that apply to your product.
- Make adult supervision visible and practical.