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5/19/25, 11:05 AM Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development to showcase more than fifteen impactful ventures supporting SMEs at ‘Make it in the Emi…

In addition, an agreement will be signed with Khalifa University to foster innovation and
entrepreneurship while supporting the growth of startups and SMEs across the country. This

partnership leverages 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.

Furthermore, more than fifteen key ventures supported by the Khalifa Fund will participate in

the event, reflecting the diversity and innovation of the UAE’s dynamic entrepreneurial
landscape. These ventures belong to various sectors, including technology, food industries,

manufacturing, trade and hospitality, all of which play an integral role in bolstering the local
economy, as well as increasing the presence of national products and services in local markets.

Mouza Al Nasri, Acting CEO of the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED), said: “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. 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.”

‘Make it in the Emirates’ is one of the UAE’s leading industrial events, which convenes
innovators, investors and policymakers to positively transform the future of the industrial

sector. Over the course of four days, the forum will highlight relevant opportunities and growth
prospects, review latest innovations, and create space for enhancing collaboration across key

sectors such as food and beverage, agriculture, aviation, automotive, defence industries,
pharmaceuticals and medical technology, ship, navigation and boating industry, metals and

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