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Zawya
16 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development supports 10 Emirati Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to participate in Grains Africa 2025
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) ( is supporting 10 Emirati SMEs to participate in Grains Africa 2025, a leading global event for advancing agriculture and food security, which will be held from August 21 to 23, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. The small and medium enterprises (SMEs), supported by KFED are active in agriculture technology, food security, and sustainable agriculture. The participation aligns with KFED's efforts to drive the expansion of the national entrepreneurial ecosystem and catalyse development, particularly in key sectors. It further highlights KFED's strategic vision to promote innovation, empower SMEs and enhance the global competitive edge of Emirati enterprises, while advancing national goals such as Emiratisation across industries and supply chains, as well as export growth. Grains Africa 2025 serves as a gateway to promising agricultural markets, which are poised to reach a USD 1 Trillion by 2030[1]. The event is being held alongside AgroFoodPlastpack Exhibition 2025, convening exhibitors from 16 countries, further underscoring its role in fostering international collaborations aimed at addressing critical challenges in the food sector and positively shaping the future of the agriculture sector. Her Excellency Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, CEO of KFED, said: 'This participation highlights our commitment to supporting Emirati startups and entrepreneurs, while enhancing their global competitiveness, and is in line with Khalifa Fund's vision to establish a sustainable business ecosystem, which will support long-term growth and economic diversification'. The UAE companies backed by KFED will showcase their innovative solutions at the event, including smart agriculture technologies designed to enhance productivity, value-added food manufacturing ventures and climate-conscious sustainable agriculture solutions. Some of the key exhibitors are East Gate, a specialist in bakery equipment; iPack, high-quality sterile cardboard provider; Printing Talk, offering precision-printed packaging solutions for cafes and food companies; iPlast Industries, a pioneer in plastic pallets and innovative packaging solutions that cater to food and beverage manufacturers, particularly in filling lines; Samira Maatouk, a unique brand of premium Emirati coffee; Orion, supplying advanced packaging products like films, liners, sleeves and bags tailored for the food and beverages industry; and Popular Popcorn, a family business offering healthy and premium popcorn varieties. KFED's participation in Grains Africa 2025 will enable UAE companies to expand into African markets, while strengthening local public-private integration. It further underscores the success of the Fund's 'SME Export Enablement Programme,' launched in 2025, which aims to equip small and medium-sised enterprises with the tools and support necessary to enter international markets. Through expert advisory services, capacity building, and access to global trade platforms, the program enhances the global competitiveness of UAE-based businesses and helps them identify and seize export opportunities. KFED's supported SMEs participation in Grains Africa 2025 is part of the Fund's ongoing efforts to promote sustainable entrepreneurship and strengthen collaboration within one of the world's fastest-growing markets. It also aligns with its strategy to support sustainable development goals (SDGs) and consolidate the UAE's position as a globally leading destination for industrial and agricultural innovation. [1]Source: Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED). About Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development: The Khalifa Fund is an independent, non-profit organisation affiliated with Abu Dhabi Government. Its mission is to nurture the culture of entrepreneurship, promote innovation, and offer support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the UAE through a balanced ecosystem. Founded in 2007 in accordance with Law No. 14 of 2005 and its amendments, the Fund was established to align with the vision of the late Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. To learn more about the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, please visit:
Al Bawaba
22-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
ADNOC Distribution Champions UAE-made Products at ADNOC Oasis Stores
ADNOC Distribution, the UAE's largest mobility and convenience retailer, joined the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology's (MoIAT) Muntajat Watan'na initiative at this week's Make It In the Emirates exhibition (MIITE), held at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. Through this program, ADNOC Distribution is showcasing the quality and innovation of UAE products, with select locally-made items featured prominently in ADNOC Oasis stores across the country until the end of the year. ADNOC Distribution also announced its collaboration with the UAE Federal Youth Authority (FYA) to highlight Emirati-owned SMEs through its Youth Corner initiative, featuring brands such as Emirates Beekeepers, Banna Brothers, LIWA Hot Sauce and NUWA. Products from these home-grown brands will be available for sale as part of a three-month pilot at select UAE locations. Eng. Bader Saeed Al Lamki, CEO of ADNOC Distribution, said: 'By championing local brands and products, and forging strong partnerships with homegrown suppliers, ADNOC Distribution is helping to build resilient supply chains, empower Emirati entrepreneurs and support the UAE's vision for a more self-reliant, sustainable economy." ADNOC Distribution operated a pop-up ADNOC Oasis convenience store this week at MIITE, which, for the first time, featured 100% UAE-made products for sale. The unique store showcased locally-roasted coffee, food, and specialty beverages, underscoring the company's commitment to supporting the growth of the UAE's food industry. The pop-up store reflects ADNOC Distribution's broader strategy to prioritize UAE-made products across its convenience retail network. ADNOC Distribution also announced a new agreement with Al Ain Farms Group to supply dairy ingredients for ADNOC Oasis coffee, beverages and quick-service food. These initiatives underscore ADNOC Distribution's continued commitment to elevating the UAE's industrial capabilities, empowering local talent, and promoting homegrown businesses. The company remains focused on strengthening the UAE's position as a global hub for innovation and manufacturing excellence, both through ADNOC Oasis and through its other product lines, such as the ADNOC Voyager lubricant line, which is proudly made in the UAE and exported to 47 markets worldwide. ADNOC Distribution also fosters partnerships with both established and emerging UAE brands, including its recently announced strategic partnership with noon, the UAE's leading homegrown digital delivery service.
