Khalifa Fund Hosts a Discussion Panel on Navigating Economic Growth and Innovation in the Industrial Sector

5^th Feb 2024, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development announced its 11th Abu Dhabi SME Tribe Meetup; a community experience that brings together the business community in Abu Dhabi through multiple meetings throughout the year. Led by pioneering Emirati entrepreneurs in the industrial sector, this edition of the entrepreneurial gathering will feature a panel discussion titled ‘Emirati Industrial Pioneers: Navigating Economic Growth and Innovation’ on February 7, 2024. The meetup will also feature a distinguished expert speaker from the Emirates Development Bank with insights into the financing programs it offers, and how it supports startups and early-stage Industrial businesses through its SME financing & Industrial Incubation Programs.

HE Alia Abdulla Al Mazouei, CEO of Khalifa Fund, stated: “While selecting the SME Tribe meetups themes, Khalifa Fund is keen to cover SME’s development in all the priority sectors. The industrial sector is one of the most important components of the Emirati economy in the UAE and a significant contributor to the UAE GDP. Fostering entrepreneurship in the industrial domain not only contributes to economic prosperity but also plays a vital role in shaping the future landscape of innovation and sustainable development in the UAE.