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6/4/25, 11:43 AM Khalifa Fund and Inovartic partner to support UAE games startups | PocketGamer.biz
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The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has partnered with Inovartic Investment to
boost cooperation and support game startups in the UAE.

As part of the agreement, Khalifa Fund and Inovartic will support startups through incubation,
specialised training, and financial aid to help developers create and launch original titles and
games related content.

The agreement includes capacity-building programs in game design and storytelling as it
aims to prioritise culturally inspired games that showcase Emirati heritage through authentic

narratives.

The collaboration will also involve joint events and exhibitions to showcase local talent and
projects, increasing their visibility and impact.

“A transformative chapter"

Founded in 2007, The Khalifa Fund is an independent, non-profit organisation affiliated with
the Abu Dhabi Government.

“This partnership represents a significant milestone in our commitment to supporting and
empowering Emirati entrepreneurs within the gaming industry," said acting CEO of Khalifa
Fund for Enterprise Development Mouza Al Nasri.

He added: “Our collaboration with Inovartic Investment reflects our steadfast dedication to
strengthening the knowledge economy and promoting sustainable development across
diverse sectors, in alignment with the UAE’s long-term national vision.”

Inovartic Investment chairman and co-founder Saif Al Darmaki commented: “This agreement

marks a transformative chapter in shaping the UAE’s future creative economy.

“By uniting strategic incubators with the rich legacy of Emirati storytelling, we are
empowering a new generation of game developers to craft globally resonant intellectual

properties - rooted in Abu Dhabi’s vision.

“Our collaboration with Khalifa Fund underscores a shared ambition: to drive innovation,

celebrate local heritage, and position Abu Dhabi as the region’s premier hub for the gaming

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