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policies, capital flows and enabling institutions in

supporting start-up growth.

During the session, he outlined KFED’s perspective on

institutional support for entrepreneurs, the challenges

facing businesses in early growth and scaling stages, and

mechanisms to balance access to finance with long-term

commercial sustainability.

In parallel, the Fund is delivering a series of specialised

workshops aimed at strengthening entrepreneurial

capabilities, including ‘From Concept to First Revenue’,

‘Financial Strategy and Pricing Confidence’ and ‘Strategic

Customer Discovery’. These sessions aim to bridge the

gap between theory and practice, supporting both early-

stage founders and scaling businesses while aligning with

market needs.

KFED and the Abu Dhabi Youth Business Council

(ADYBC) also signed a memorandum of understanding.

Khalifa Al Kuwaiti and Mansoor Al Sayegh, Chairman of

ADYBC, signed the agreement, which aims to enhance

Abu Dhabi’s entrepreneurship ecosystem by empowering

young entrepreneurs, facilitating participation in key

economic events and expanding access to funding

opportunities and new markets.

KFED’s participation highlights the impact of its initiatives

in supporting SME growth across the Emirate. To date, the

Fund has supported more than 1,200 projects and

provided financing exceeding AED1.8 billion, reinforcing

the role of SMEs in driving economic diversification and

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