Khalifa Fund and Al Dhafra Co-operative sign an MoU to support SMEs in the F&B sector

Khalifa Fund and Al Dhafra Co-operative sign an MoU to support SMEs in the F&B sector

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and Al Dhafra Co-operative (ADCS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to encourage entrepreneurship and stimulate the development of SMEs in the UAE’s F&B sector. The partnership between the two respective parties will see Khalifa Fund members receive a number of benefits, such as a full waiver of the ADCS entry fee for three years, a 50% discount on the rental of main shelves at ADCS’ sites for a year, and Khalifa Fund members will be included on the ADCS supplier list.

Khalifa Fund signed the MoU during the third day of Gulfood 2023, where they are supporting the participation of 9 businesses: Khairat Al Yemen Honey & Natural Herbs; Soil Store Foodstuff Trading; Al Diyafa Hotel & Catering Supplies; Emirates Dates; SIMPIOZ (Tashkala Confectionery Factory); P&P Cups; Iconic Solutions General Trading; Al Thiqa Foodstuff Trading; and Felix & Norton Cookies. The businesses will have the opportunity to showcase their products to reputable vendors from around the world and