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Press Release:
Emirati Women's Day

Emirati women entrepreneurs trained by Khalifa Fund
for Enterprise Development soars 71% in first 7 months of

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 - 28 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.