Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development is a not-for-profit economic development fund of the Government of Abu Dhabi, dedicated to supporting small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and Emirati entrepreneurs. Founded on June 3, 2007, with initial capital of AED 300 million, later increased to AED 2 billion, the Fund operates as an independent agency providing financing solutions, mentorship, and business development services across multiple sectors including healthcare, education, agriculture, technology, and manufacturing.
Khalifa Fund offers integrated support through various programs including Scale-up Funding Programs, financing for working capital and long-term investments, and partnerships with financial institutions. The organization has expanded significantly since inception: established in Abu Dhabi with branches in Al Ain and Western Region in 2007, and expanded to Northern Emirates in 2011. Recent initiatives include collaboration with the Ministry of Finance to integrate SMEs into federal government supply chains.
As of August 2025, Khalifa Fund has provided more than AED 1.4 billion in support to over 1,200 companies. Leadership: Mouza Obaid Al Nasri serves as Chief Executive Officer since February 2022.
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