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In addition, an agreement is expected to be signed with Khalifa University to foster

innovation and entrepreneurship while supporting the growth of startups and SMEs across

the country. This partnership aims to leverage the shared expertise of both entities to
create an integrated ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs, researchers and students by

providing them with the necessary resources, knowledge and funding to transform

innovative ideas into successful ventures.

"Our participation in the 'Make it in the Emirates' forum exemplifies the Fund's commitment
to supporting and empowering national entrepreneurship, particularly in priority sectors

aligned with Abu Dhabi's Falcon Economy system," Mouza Al Nasri, Acting CEO of the

Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED), said. "We, at Khalifa Fund, are
committed to implementing the UAE's vision of building a competitive and sustainable

economy driven by innovation and production. To achieve this goal, we aim to promote

national ventures and create platforms that empower SMEs to confidently enter into new

regional and global markets. In this regard, the event serves as a unique platform to

highlight inspiring success stories and forge new partnerships, further strengthening the
role of SMEs in advancing economic growth while strengthening the UAE's industrial and

technological sectors."

The four-day-long forum will highlight relevant opportunities and growth prospects, review
latest innovations, and enable collaborations across key sectors such as food and

beverage, agriculture, aviation, automotive, defence industries, pharmaceuticals and

medical technology, ship, navigation and boating industry, metals and manufacturing,

handicrafts, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), fourth industrial revolution's

innovations (Industry 4.0), chemical industries, plastics, sustainable materials, machinery
and equipment, electrical equipment and electronics, construction, future energy, as well

as industrial decarbonization.

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