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Abu Dhabi Youth Business Council and Khalifa Fund Sign MoU to Advance Abu Dhabi's
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - April 22, 2026
In line with Abu Dhabi’s strategic vision to foster a diversified, innovation-driven economy, the Abu Dhabi Youth Business Council (ADYBC) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2026. The signing was held in the
presence of H.E. Ali Mohamed Al Marzooqi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and H.E. Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, Chief Executive Officer of
the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development.
The MoU was signed by Mr. Mansoor Abduljabbar Al Sayegh, Chairman of ADYBC, and H.E. Khalifa Al Kuwaiti, Chief Operations Officer at the Khalifa Fund, marking a
strategic partnership aimed at 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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