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of Gulfood exhibition, which is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from February
17 to 21, 2025.

The KEFD is showcasing the products of these 10 projects at Gulfood within a collaborative
platform co-hosted with Mohamed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development in the UAE
pavilion, situated in the Sheikh Rashid Hall.

The move is consistent with the Fund's ongoing commitment to empowering UAE entrepreneurs
across critical sectors, such as food and beverages, and seeks to highlight the quality of national
food products, enhance their competitiveness and facilitate their access to international markets.
Through this initiative, the KFED presents an idea platform for these 10 participating projects to
showcase their products, raise brand visibility, and explore potential collaborative opportunities
with global importers and investors.

Among the projects supported by KFED at Gulfood 2025 are 'Sinless General Trading,' the UAE's
sole producer of gluten-free flour products, 'Classic Al Ain Ice Cream Factory,' which specialises in
ice creams marketed under the Novella Ice Cream Brand; as well as 'Nawader Food Industries
L.C.C,' which produces premium sterilised dates packed to the highest quality standards.

The List also Includes 'Rukn Al Khair Food Industries,' a producer of -collagen and gelatine-
enriched soups and broths that benefit bone health, and was nominated for the 'Best Health and
Wellness Product' award; 'Flaky Layers Bakery,' which produces pastries, bread, rolls, and
traditional confections; and 'Mars Food Industries L.L.C,' specialising in innovative food solutions
and products for children.

The KFED is also supporting the participation of 'Abdulla Al Banna Meat Products Manufacturing,' a
specialist in meat during and retail distribution; 'Exotic Colours Trading,' which trades rice, pasta,
grains, and legumes; 'Belfry Food Trading,' specialising in the distribution of canned and preserved
foods, including dairy products, juices, ice creams, and bottled water; along with 'Figo Trading,'
which focuses on the wholesale distribution of sweets and nuts.

Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, Acting CEO of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED), emphasised
the Fund's steadfast commitment to supporting national food and beverage initiatives, recognising
them as a key element in advancing self-sufficiency, ensuring food security, and driving the
diversification of the UAE's economy. She underscored how Gulfood provides valuable
opportunities for UAE-based entrepreneurs to expand in the global food and beverage market.

Al Nasri remarked:“We are truly elated to be participating in Gulfood 2025, the world's most
significant annual food and beverage exhibition, for the ninth consecutive year. The platform
presents an ideal opportunity for us to support national food and beverage projects, enabling local
entrepreneurs to showcase their products, including those locally manufactured for the very first
time is consistent with our goal of encouraging innovation and enabling local businesses to grow
and thrive internationally.”

The Gulfood 2025 is the largest edition to date, showcasing over a million products from more than
5,500 companies worldwide.

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