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8/21/25, 11:08 AM UAE's Khalifa Fund Supports 10 Emirati SMEs at Grains Africa 2025 in Kenya - MENA Startup DIgest
The KFED-backed companies are active in key sectors like agriculture technology, food security, and sustainable packaging.
They will showcase a range of innovative solutions, from smart agriculture technologies to value-added food manufacturing.
Key exhibitors include East Gate (bakery equipment), iPack (sterile cardboard), Samira Maatouk (premium Emirati coffee),
and iPlast Industries (innovative plastic pallets).

“This participation highlights our commitment to supporting Emirati startups and entrepreneurs, while enhancing their global
competitiveness,” said Her Excellency Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, CEO of KFED.

Driving National Economic Goals

This initiative is a direct outcome of KFED’s ‘SME Export Enablement Programme,’ launched in 2025 to equip local
businesses with the tools needed to enter international markets. By facilitating their presence at major global events, the Khalifa
Fund is actively advancing national goals such as economic diversification, export growth, and strengthening the UAE’s
position as a leading hub for industrial and agricultural innovation.

Source: Zawya

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