Gulfood 2026: Emerging companies expanding their local presence and reaching global markets with support from "Khalifa Fund"
Dubai, January 28 / WAM / The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development supports the participation of 10 emerging Emirati projects in the “Gulfood 2026” exhibition, in a step aimed at enabling these projects to expand commercially, and enhancing their readiness to reach regional and global markets.
Owners of projects participating in the exhibition stressed the Fund’s role in supporting them to expand their presence and the access of their products within the Emirati market by facilitating product registration and providing discounts that contribute to displaying local products in sales windows and associations, as well as the Fund’s role in supporting the access of products to regional and international markets.
Her Excellency Moza Obaid Al Nasiri, CEO of the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, confirmed that the Fund’s participation in “Gulfood 2026” comes within the framework of a strategic direction aimed at consolidating the position of Emirati projects as a competitive player in the regional and global trade movement.
She said that supporting the participation of 10 national projects provides them with a direct platform to communicate with international distributors and investors, explore qualitative export opportunities, and join global value chains, noting that this participation is not limited to highlighting national products, but rather represents a practical step to enhance the readiness of Emirati projects for international markets, expand the scope of their commercial reach, and support their transition from local success to sustainable cross-border growth.
For his part, Thamer Al Ameri, founder of Aurum Abis Honey, said that the Khalifa Fund’s support enabled the company to be present in major exhibitions such as “Gulfood,” which contributed to enhancing brand awareness and opening new horizons for communication with global markets.
He explained that the Fund provided important moral support by providing the opportunity to participate in specialized events, which reflected positively on the company’s presence in the market, pointing out that his company, which was founded in 2024 and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, succeeded in reaching several foreign markets through e-commerce, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Singapore, in addition to expanding locally through direct sales channels and stores.
Ali Al-Saeed, representative of Osool Itqan Food Industries Company, confirmed that the support of the Khalifa Fund played a pivotal role in enabling the company to be present in specialized exhibitions, which represent an essential platform for introducing products and building commercial relationships.
He pointed out that the company works in several food sectors, including the dairy industry and its derivatives, and the packaging of oils and olives, in addition to innovations in the field of camel milk products. He explained that the fund contributed to facilitating the entry of the company’s products into the Emirati market, and supporting its presence in associations and local markets, thus enhancing its opportunities for growth and spread.
Ghamdan Mabkhout, General Manager of No Khairat Food Company, said that the Khalifa Fund has been a major supporter of the company’s journey since its inception, especially by enabling it to participate in major exhibitions and events, led by Gulfood.
He explained that the company is focusing on developing Emirati food products inspired by the Gulf heritage, using modern methods that meet the requirements of global markets, stressing that the Fund’s support contributed to enhancing the company’s ability to display and promote its products outside the country, in a way that serves the goal of exporting the Emirati product to foreign markets.
Ali Al Khatri, owner and founder of Bono Organic Bone Broth Manufacturing Company, explained that the company’s participation in “Gulfood 2026” with the support of the Khalifa Fund gave it the opportunity to meet international companies and exchange experiences, in addition to exploring opportunities for expansion and distribution outside the country.
He pointed out that the Fund provided tangible support by facilitating participation in major exhibitions and supporting the presence of products in associations within the UAE by reducing fees and registration costs, stressing that these facilities contributed to enhancing the spread of the product locally and laying the foundations for future expansion.
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