The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) is now displaying a wide range of projects at the 17th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), which is being held under the support of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Rulers Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of Emirates Falconers' Club. ADIHEX commenced on Tuesday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center and will finish up on August 31, 2019. KFED is exhibiting 14 projects under its umbrella at the event, as well as products of Sougha with the assistance of Emirati craftswomen who are in turn selling and promoting their handicraft works and skills in Sadou and Talli.

KFEDs involvement at ADIHEX 2019 is part of its commitment to help entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by promoting their items and services in various national and regional exhibitions and events; ultimately helping projects succeed and open a variety of new doors of opportunities in nearby local, regional and international markets.

Mouza Al Nasri, Acting Chief Executive Officer of KFED, stated that KFED is taking an interest to promote range of projects that it supports, covering different sectors such as industry, trade, hospitality and food and beverages, as well as products of the Fund's Sougha Establishment.

She included: We ensure that all projects we support are allowed to take part and be uncovered in local, regional, and international events as a major aspect of our ongoing pledge to assist SMEs and empower them to achieve their desired success. ADIHEX is a leading platform that permits entrepreneurs and SMEs to interact with key figures in various fields, grow in their business, and promote their products and services to sustain and develop their projects that help drive the national economy.

KFEDs exhibition stand in this year's event features a variety of projects across sectors that it bolsters. It houses Al Diyafa Hotel & Catering Supplies, one of the main distributors of catering equipment in Abu Dhabi; Royal Horses, an organization associated in wholesale trading of horse and camel racing materials and outfits; Black Caf Food Stuff & Catering, a mobile coffee shop (truck) that serves the finest cold and hot drinks, desserts, and fresh cakes; Cloud9 Pet Hotel & Care, the first luxury pet hotel in the Middle East; New Step Solar Energy, which was established in 2013 to work in the field of solar energy and LED lighting; Danat Food Industries, a locally established company specializing in packaging, marketing, and delivering pancakes, spices, herbal medicines, and traditional UAE plates; and Antonio Grand Bottier, which sells Arabic and European leather products.

Other exhibitors include Maamal Nahel Foodstuff Est, a leading player in the GCC food industry; Thahab Lawal Jewellery, which plans and makes modern jewellery with a touch of Emirati identity and heritage; Amazoon pets for birds trading, which gives the worlds best pet breeding products; Liwa Oasis for Picnic, a one-stop shop that provides customers with camping, off-road, motorcycle, and safety products in one convenient location; Liwa dates for food industries; Cluster Clear Events, which offers photography services for all events; and Tasleeh Entertainment Systems, which launched the worlds first airsoft battle zone.

Sougha Establishment is also taking part in the exhibition. Sougha initially began as Khalifa Funds social initiative in 2009 to revive the Emirati heritage by providing training support to local artisans as well as create sustainable entrepreneurship opportunities across the UAE. As this initiative grew, it became a brand-based institution in just one year -- handling about 300 craftsmen across the country. KFED allocated a capital of AED 1 million for Sougha to promote Emirati handicrafts and heritage, preserve the UAE culture, and train the local craftsmen and craftswomen to turn their skills into real occupations in which they can earn a monthly income.

The projects supported by the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council are also part of KFEDs pavilion. These are Basma Heritage, which provides services for events, celebrations and exhibitions; and AtyabTayeb, which sells perfumes. In addition, Ride Track, a Dubai SME-supported project which offers horse riding products and equipment, is taking part in the pavilion. Meanwhile, KFED has a reception desk to provide assistance to ADIHEXs visitors.

The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2019 intends to promote the UAEs heritage and traditions by highlighting its rich history and culture. It also seeks to make Abu Dhabi the cultural capital of the region. The exhibition provides an ideal opportunity for companies to raise awareness of their brands, expand their customer base, connect with serious buyers, and launch new products and services, and reach more than 110,000 visitors from around the world.