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technologies, it also focusses on deterrence, prevention, and effective response to
cyberattacks. Along with exchanging information on security threats and incident response,
the partnership also includes exchanging best practices for addressing cybersecurity
challenges, offering joint training and educational programs, and cooperating to conduct
cyber drills and exercises.

His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of cybersecurity for the UAE
government, said: “Our partnership with Khalifa Fund is part of our commitment to
strengthening cybersecurity at the heart of the national entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Protecting start-ups and SMEs from digital threats is our top priority. This partnership aims
to exchange expertise and intelligence on cyber threats and provide advanced awareness
programmes to enable entrepreneurs to build their technologies with the highest levels of
resilience and security, thereby ensuring the sustainability of their growth in the digital
economy.”

The cooperation agreement with the Reach Group aims to support Khalifa Fund members,
further empowering entrepreneurs through a range of initiatives, advisory services and
awareness sessions. Under the agreement, four main pillars will be focused on: employment
services and outsourcing solutions to facilitate access to qualified talent; business process
outsourcing to enhance operational efficiency across human resources, finance, and
technology; customer experience management; and driving digital transformation.

Mr. Malik Melhem, Chief Executive Officer of Reach Group commented: “We are proud of our
partnership with Khalifa Fund, which is focused on empowering a wide network of
entrepreneurs and equipping them with necessary services and support to achieve
operational efficiency and digital 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
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