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4/23/26, 11:21 AM Abu Dhabi Youth Business Council and Khalifa Fund sign MoU to advance Abu Dhabi’s entrepreneurship ecosystem
strengthening collaboration across the entrepreneurship ecosystem and fostering a more integrated
and enabling environment for business growth and scalability.

This partnership builds on the shared commitment of both entities to support entrepreneurs and
startups through integrated pathways encompassing access to finance, capacity building,

mentorship, and market access—enhancing their readiness to scale locally and expand into regional
and global markets.

The collaboration will further focus on developing high-impact programmes and joint initiatives that
strengthen entrepreneurial capabilities, promote a culture of innovation, and create tangible

opportunities for sustainable growth. It will also facilitate knowledge exchange and strengthen
collaboration across key ecosystem stakeholders in the Emirate.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Mansoor Abduljabbar Al Sayegh, Chairman of ADYBC, said:

“This partnership represents a strategic step towards fostering a more cohesive and integrated
entrepreneurship ecosystem in Abu Dhabi. Through the Council, we are committed to empowering
entrepreneurs and connecting them with meaningful opportunities. We firmly believe that investing in

entrepreneurs is a direct investment in the future resilience and sustainability of our economy.”

He added:

“At ADYBC, we continue to play a pivotal role as an enabler and ecosystem orchestrator by delivering
targeted initiatives and programmes that respond to the evolving needs of entrepreneurs and support

their growth and expansion journeys.”

H.E. Khalifa Al Kuwaiti, Chief Operations Officer at the Khalifa Fund, said:

“This MoU reflects our commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships that contribute to building
a comprehensive ecosystem to support entrepreneurs. Through providing access to finance, training,
and mentorship, we aim to empower entrepreneurs to develop innovative and scalable ventures that
enhance the competitiveness of the national economy.”

The MoU reinforces ADYBC’s role as an institutional platform representing the voice of entrepreneurs
and connecting them with private sector stakeholders and decision-makers, while the Khalifa Fund
continues to play a pivotal role in empowering SMEs and supporting their growth and long-term
sustainability.

This partnership underscores both entities’ commitment to advancing Abu Dhabi’s economic vision
and reinforcing the role of youth as a key driver of growth—contributing to the development of a
resilient, competitive, and knowledge-based economy driven by innovation.

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