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4/22/26, 12:49 PM Global Entrepreneurship Festival opens in Abu Dhabi, advancing support for businesses at every stage - Aletihad News Center

"At the heart of this landscape stands a stable economic model that has become a unique example of sustainable
growth in the region," she said, noting that the UAE's development approach focuses on building a more sustainable

and competitive economy based on knowledge and advanced technologies.

She added that the country's economic diversification strategy is no longer a theoretical vision but an active economic

pathway reshaping the relationship between policies and markets.

"Startups and small and medium enterprises are now at the core of the growth equation," Al Nasri said.

Creating High-Impact Solutions
Speaking to Aletihad, organisers emphasised that the festival places a strong focus on impact rather than

visibility.They noted that it is structured to deliver "real outcomes", including facilitating investment deals, enabling

strategic partnerships, and supporting business expansion and market entry.

The workshops, advisory sessions, and investor engagement are designed to generate "measurable business
results".

This outcome-driven approach, they said, comes at a time of global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, reinforcing

the importance of resilience.

The festival reflects Abu Dhabi's broader strategy to build a resilient and diversified economy.

It also emphasises strong public-private collaboration and adaptive regulatory frameworks in efforts to provide a

stable business environment. Organisers added that this enables companies to respond effectively to global
economic and geopolitical challenges.

Central to the festival is a structured, stage-based support system across three main tracks: Launch and Enablement

for early-stage startups, Growth and Development for expanding businesses, and Funding and Investment to connect
companies with investors.

They added that this approach ensures "practical support and clear pathways to growth".

For startups, particularly those navigating early-stage risks, the support extends well beyond the event itself. Support
is provided through mentorship, practical tools, and direct access to investors, according to organisers.

Khalifa Fund, for example, accelerates the growth of the entrepreneurship ecosystem, enhances the readiness of

businesses, and strengthens their ability to create sustainable value and expand into regional and global markets,

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