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Emirati women entrepreneurs trained by Khalifa

Fund for Enterprise Development soars 71% in

first 7 months of 2025

August 28, 2025

Over AED 200 million in funding provided to female Emirati entrepreneurs

On Emirati Women’s Day, KFED reaffirms commitment to empowering Emirati women
entrepreneurs

Abu Dhabi, UAE – August 2025: The number of Emirati women entrepreneurs trained by

Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development KFED has soared 71% in first 7 months of the current
year to 3,667 by end of July 2025 compared to 2,144 in the corresponding period 2024,

reflecting the KFED’s ongoing efforts to empower Emirati women entrepreneurs, strengthening
their capabilities, and enhancing their role in driving the economic growth and diversification of

Abu Dhabi and UAE.

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KFED’s training programmes help entrepreneurs build, develop, and grow their business by

upskilling them with the right educational resources and mentorship. They equip entrepreneurs
and SMEs with the right tools and knowledge to navigate market conditions, technological
advancement, and enhance product offering.

Since its founding, KFED has made great progress in empowering Emirati women

entrepreneurs and strengthening their presence across diverse sectors. 26,789 Emirati women
entrepreneurs signed up for its training programs between 2007 and 2025, and over AED 200

million in financial value were provided to businesswomen. The Fund has also provided non-
financial assistance to 287 Emirati women entrepreneurs and allocated more than AED 18

million towards enterprises led by men and women.

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