Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has arranged its third Tawasul Discussion forum for 2018 in Al Ain, in the visibility of Khalifa Fund's participants, local partners, and business owners, in addition to representatives from government and also private entities. Tawasul is an ongoing initiative released by Khalifa Fund targeted at developing consistent discussion in between participants and also numerous regional partners as well as supporters towards promoting a culture of entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation among citizens and also SMEs in the UAE.

The forum, which was held at the Ayla Bawadi Resort in Al Ain, saw a series of discussions and presentations from business owners being supported by the Fund. Several local and strategic companions of the Fund additionally highlighted their solutions, experiences as well as jobs for entrepreneurs to aid them market their ideas, obtain the called for regional assistance and produce brand-new opportunities that add to the advancement of their career and also success. The discussion forum is geared towards boosting expertise sharing and also communication amongst the Fund's participants in Al Ain as well as become a system for sharing of ideas and experiences. It also supplies chances to aid business owners identify tasks, products, solutions and also advertising and marketing with a reliable network of members.

Mouza Al Nasri, Exec Director of Entrepreneurship Growth, KFED, said: The third edition of Tawasul this year is part of Khalifa Fund's efforts to enhance communication between UAE entrepreneurs and various government entities, in line with Ghadan 21 plan launched by H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The plan seeks to lead the development of Abu Dhabi by stimulating business and investment, generating knowledge and innovation, and enhancing the lifestyle of the society while supporting the country's economic, developmental and social progress. The Khalifa Fund continues to support and encourage entrepreneurs to invest their creative and innovative ideas in successful SMEs that will benefit them, enhance the UAEs economic competitiveness and contribute to building a sustainable, knowledge-based economy.

During the discussion forum, Al Nasri, recognized the participants and also strategic partners from neighborhood and also government entities for their ongoing support and further complimented their patronage in enhancing entrepreneurship, which is necessary in strengthening the nationwide economic situation as well as boosting local as well as international competition. A number of business owners sustained by the Fund likewise presented their projects on different essential fields including tourist and also hospitality.

The event additionally observed different presentations by organizations supporting the Fund pertaining to solutions which entrepreneurs can touch and also gain from according to its initiatives to enhance awareness and also create a society of entrepreneurship as well as innovation. Mr. Hamad Saif Bilmahina from ADNOC offered the In-Country Worth (ICV) approach, in addition to exactly how to develop the necessary abilities, increase understanding as well as check out technology. His discussion additionally included determining tender groups in which the involvement is limited to the regional SMEs; offering a clear sight of ADNOC future expenses to encourage and also urge providers to boost their local investments.

Capt. Adel Askar Al Mazmi from Abu Dhabi Police delivered a discussion on the importance of enrollment in the Abu Dhabi Cops General Providers Registry, and exception from enrollment costs and also tenders. He also went over the number of signed up suppliers sustained by Khalifa Fund, as well as their contracts for the development of partnership and cooperation frameworks.

Mr. Mohammed Khalid Abdullah from Emirates Flight Catering informed attendees about the procedures and requirements of the company and how to benefit from its services, highlighting the company's minimum standards that must be met to work with them. He also emphasized on their desire to work with flexible and innovative suppliers that act more like business partners than suppliers.

Tawasul concluded with a discussion session to enhance communication between Khalifa Fund members and other supporting entities. The attendees also discussed various topics related to entrepreneurship such as suppliers' role in providing services and marketing products made by entrepreneurs. It also explored ways on how to market ideas, products and services to KFED's local partners which are supportive of SMEs and are keen towards strengthening the national economy.