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Supporting young entrepreneurs

The festival also saw the announcement of the “Young Emirati Traders” competition, launched under the
patronage of Rawdha bint Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The initiative targets young people aged 6 to 18, aiming to introduce them to business skills through
practical learning.

It also focuses on raising awareness about areas such as artificial intelligence, clean energy and financial
literacy.

Panel discussions and workshops

Khalifa Al Kuwaiti, Executive Director of the Entrepreneurship Sector at KFED, took part in a panel
session on building Abu Dhabi as a global hub for entrepreneurs.

He discussed the importance of strong policies, funding access and support systems in helping start-ups
grow.

The Fund is also hosting workshops during the festival, covering topics such as starting a business,

pricing strategies and understanding customer needs.

Officials said these sessions aim to support both new and growing businesses with practical knowledge.

New partnership signed

KFED also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Abu Dhabi Youth Business Council to
strengthen support for young entrepreneurs.

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