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Emirati Women Entrepreneurs Trained By Khalifa Fund For

Enterprise Development Soars 71% In First 7 Months Of 2025

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2025-08-28 06:00:22

(MENAFN- Mid-East Info)
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.

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.

Her Excellency Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, CEO of KFED, said:“Emirati Women's Day highlights their crucial role as major
contributors to the development of the UAE. The occasion serves as a significant opportunity to acknowledge the
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