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empowers SMEs to meet ICV standards and actively participate in government tenders, and
the Light Manufacturing Accelerator.

The forum will facilitate the signing of Khalifa Fund's three key strategic agreements,
including one with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT), to support the
UAE's entrepreneurs and innovators in the industrial sector. In addition, an agreement will be
signed with the 'Make' platform to jointly develop prototype acceleration programs for light
manufacturing. The launch of the 'Light Manufacturing Accelerator' program is a part of
KFED's broader efforts to enhance local manufacturing capabilities, by nurturing a
comprehensive ecosystem that connects entrepreneurs, manufacturers, government entities
and industry partners. The initiative also aims to streamline regulatory processes and
facilitate access to supply chain opportunities.

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 manufacturing, handicrafts, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI),
fourth industrial revolution's innovations (Industry 4.0), chemical industries, plastics,

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