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4/22/26, 10:35 AM Khalifa Fund participates in inaugural Abu Dhabi Global Entrepreneurship Festival

Khalifa Fund participates in inaugural Abu Dhabi Global

Entrepreneurship Festival

WAM
21 Apr 2026, 17:11 GMT+

ABU DHABI, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) -- The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) is
participating in the inaugural Abu Dhabi Global Entrepreneurship Festival, held under the patronage of
Sheikh Zayed bin Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan until 22nd April at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre under the
theme, "Your Impact. Our Economy's Pulse."

KFED's participation reflects its commitment to strengthening Abu Dhabi's SME landscape by empowering
Emirati entrepreneurs to scale their ventures, while providing networking opportunities with investors and
decision-makers.

As part of its participation, the Fund is launching the 'Funding on the Spot' initiative, an innovative platform
designed to facilitate entrepreneurs' access to financing during the festival by enabling immediate eligibility
assessments and providing on-site advisory support, including assistance with documentation and
application processes.

The initiative targets Emirati business owners aged 21 to 60 operating in Abu Dhabi, particularly those in
growth and expansion phases across priority sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture,
information technology, tourism and industry.

Additionally, the 'Young Emirati Traders' competition was announced under the patronage of Sheikha
Rawdha bint Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in collaboration with the Khalifa Fund. The initiative targets
youth aged 6 to 18, introducing them to entrepreneurship through hands-on learning while building

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