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4/22/26, 10:33 AM Khalifa Fund participates in inaugural Abu Dhabi Global Entrepreneurship Festival - UAE News Network - UNN
entrepreneurship ecosystem and the role of alignment between government 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
positioning Abu Dhabi as a global hub for entrepreneurship and innovation.

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