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7/3/25, 11:29 AM Abu Dhabi SME Champions Program Drives $183M In Deals And SME Growth By 2024
Khalifa Fund’s SME Champions Program Contributed To Over 650

Deals Worth $183M By 2024

By Joyce Abaño Forbes Middle East Staff Jul 02, 2025, 18:03 PM

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Since its launch, the the Abu Dhabi SME Champions Program has helped SMEs tap into supply chain opportunities by
offering a strong platform for business development. Image by Khalifa Fund

The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, under the Abu Dhabi SME Champions Program,
facilitated 652 business deals worth $183 million (AED 672 million) by 2024, boosting small and

medium-sized enterprise (SME) growth and partnerships across sectors.

Business deals

The deals connected SMEs of major public and private institutions across sectors like IT,

consultancy, advertising, and event management, according to a statement released Wednesday.

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