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10/20/25, 1:49 PM Khalifa Fund signs three strategic partnerships
transformation. Through this agreement, we will provide Fund members with integrated solutions that
include recruitment, business process outsourcing to improve human and financial resources, and
customer experience management. Our goal is to raise the competitive readiness of SMEs and help
them overcome operational challenges to focus on growth and innovation."

Furthermore, the agreement between KFED and the Emirates Technology Solutions Alliance provides a
comprehensive framework for bilateral cooperation with the goal of fostering innovation, strengthening
capacity building, and enhancing the business ecosystem for startups and entrepreneurs.

His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Al Kaabi, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Alliance for Technical Solutions,

added: "This agreement with Khalifa Fund represents a significant step towards enhancing innovation
and building technical capacities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It also reflects our commitment to
providing a comprehensive framework that supports start-ups and entrepreneurs, particularly by
facilitating their presence within the specialised MZN Hubs. Together, we will work to accelerate the
employment of Emirati talent in the technology sector, develop advanced artificial intelligence

programmes, and implement specialised workshops aimed at preparing the next generation of
technology leaders. "

KFED is participating in GITEX GLOBAL 2025 under the umbrella of the Abu Dhabi Government
pavilion. This participation reaffirms the fund’s commitment to leveraging latest technologies to empower

communities and enhance quality of life, in line with the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025–
2027.

About Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development:

The Khalifa Fund is an independent, non-profit organisation affiliated with Abu Dhabi Government. Its
mission is to nurture the culture of entrepreneurship, promote innovation, and offer support for small and

medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the UAE through a balanced ecosystem.

Founded in 2007, the Fund was established to align with the vision of the late Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed
Al Nahyan.