Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — 08 December 2025 - The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a cooperation agreement with the Emirates Growth Fund aimed at accelerating the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), enhancing their competitiveness particularly those operating in the manufacturing sector and supporting the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in a manner that advances sustainable economic transformation in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The agreement was signed by H.E. Shamis Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, and H.E. Najla Ahmed Al Midfa, Vice Chair and Managing Director of the Emirates Growth Fund, in the presence of several Board Members, officials from both entities, and representatives of the business community, on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Finance Week.

Under the agreement, the Abu Dhabi Chamber will work to enable family-owned and emerging SMEs to access investment opportunities and to enhance their contribution to value-added chains within strategic economic sectors. This will be achieved by supporting their initiatives during establishment and expansion stages, strengthening corporate governance, and facilitating their engagement with investors and business partners within Abu Dhabi and internationally.

The agreement also aims to provide innovative financing solutions and forward-looking partnership models for high-potential companies, strengthening their contribution to the national economy and supporting their long-term competitiveness.

Commenting on the signing, H.E. Shamis Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, affirmed that the agreement reflects the Chamber’s commitment to empowering SMEs and offering innovative solutions that enable them to enhance their competitiveness. He noted that the cooperation supports economic growth and advances the development of the manufacturing and entrepreneurship sectors, in line with the emirate’s priorities to build a knowledge-based economy grounded in innovation and national talent development.

For her part, H.E. Najla Ahmed Al Midfa stated that the agreement focuses on strengthening collaboration to empower high-potential companies by providing sustainable investment capital and facilitating access to advanced financing tools. She emphasised that the Fund aims to support entrepreneurs and companies beyond the establishment stage, enabling them to transform their ventures into scalable, competitive business models built on innovative, future-ready approaches.

H.E. Ali Mohamed Al Marzooqi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, noted that the agreement reflects the Chamber’s dedication to building strategic alliances with leading entities in finance and investment, thereby enhancing the role of the private sector and supporting national companies during their growth and expansion phases. He stressed that cooperation with the Emirates Growth Fund complements the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to empower businesses through practical, impactful solutions anchored in innovation and sustainability.

The agreement aligns with the Abu Dhabi Chamber’s 2025–2028 Roadmap, which aims to empower the private sector, strengthen its role in driving sustainable development, and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global destination for business, investment, and innovation. This will be achieved by establishing strategic partnerships that contribute to a competitive business environment that supports economic growth.

The Emirates Growth Fund provides long-term investment capital and strategic partnerships to high-potential companies in priority sectors including manufacturing, food security, healthcare, and advanced technology. The Fund targets UAE-based SMEs demonstrating strong growth potential and annual revenues exceeding AED 10 million. Its objective is to provide investment capital that supports the expansion of companies that have surpassed the establishment phase and are seeking sustainable growth and long-term capability building.