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4/20/26, 10:13 AM Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development: Supporting long-term growth of UAE SMEs
finance through more flexible funding solutions and partnerships with the private sector will help
businesses scale and sustain growth. At the same time, enhancing technical knowledge through digital
tools and innovation support will enable SMEs to adopt modern business practices. Finally, building
a more integrated support ecosystem will ensure entrepreneurs have the guidance and resources
needed to grow effectively. Ultimately, resilience is not built through funding alone, but through a
system that empowers businesses to adapt, sustain, and grow in a dynamic market.

With the recent MoU signed with the Ministry of Finance enabling

SMEs to participate in federal procurement opportunities, how does
this partnership help small businesses grow while maintaining the

agility that makes them competitive?

The recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Finance and
Khalifa Fund is a significant step toward creating new growth opportunities for SMEs by directly
integrating them into federal procurement systems. Through this partnership, accredited SMEs gain
access to government tenders through platforms such as the Federal Suppliers Register and the
Federal Catalogue, opening a steady pipeline of business opportunities that were previously harder to
access.

Moreover, SMEs are equipped with the tools, training, and institutional readiness needed to compete
effectively, from understanding procurement processes to meeting quality and compliance standards.
At the same time, the digital procurement platform ensures transparency and efficiency, allowing
enterprises to engage with opportunities in a streamlined manner. This balance between structured
government demand and SME agility allows small businesses to scale without losing the flexibility
that defines their competitive edge. By combining market access with capability building, the
partnership enables SMEs to grow into more resilient and competitive businesses.

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