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Khalifa Fund Continues Entrepreneur Support

Programs

The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has announced the continuation of its new financing
package.

The new package is under its existing programs to support Emirati entrepreneurs with startups and
existing businesses in priority sectors across Abu Dhabi.

The fund continues to accept applications from those seeking medium- and long-term loans to
support their ambitious projects and enhance their ability to grow and innovate.
Khalifa fund o ers a range of financial programs, including:

 Startup Financing Program, which provides loans covering 80% of the total establishment
costs with flexible terms, a repayment period of up to 84 months, and a grace period of up to
24 months.

 Business Expansion Financing Program, aimed at successful small and medium enterprises
(SMEs).
The program o ers loans covering up to 80% of expansion costs to help entrepreneurs develop and
sustain their businesses in the market.

Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, the Acting CEO of Khalifa Fund, emphasized the fund’s commitment to
empowering entrepreneurs and fostering a diverse and sustainable economy.

She highlighted that these financial programs align with the fund’s strategy to support SMEs,
considering them a crucial element in attracting investments and boosting competitiveness.
Al Nasri stated: “We encourage entrepreneurs to take advantage of the financial and non-financial
support we provide and seize the benefits o ered by our new financial packages.

We rea irm our commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in line with
the Falcon Economy initiatives, which contribute to the transformation towards a smart and circular
economy.

These e orts aim to increase the contribution of SMEs to the gross domestic product (GDP),
strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading hub for entrepreneurship and innovation.”

In addition to financing programs, Khalifa Fund provides a variety of support services, including: