A strategic partnership was signed to strengthen startup and SME financial access
Al Fardan Exchange, one of the UAE’s leading and trusted financial services providers since 1971, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) to support startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with tailored money transfer and financial solutions.
The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening the UAE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and enabling sustainable business growth.
The partnership will focus on engagement with Sheraa’s network of over 500 startups and SMEs to better understand their financial service needs and explore potential collaboration opportunities.
Investor forums
As part of the partnership, Al Fardan Exchange will participate in selected Sheraa ecosystem initiatives, including demo days, community programmes, and investor forums, offering startups and SMEs access to financial expertise and practical insights.
“Through our partnership with Sheraa, we aim to work closely with founders to better understand their operational realities and explore how meaningful financial access can support their growth, resilience, and cross-border ambitions. This collaboration reflects our long-term commitment to enabling inclusive and sustainable economic participation,” emphasized Hasan Fardan Al Fardan, CEO, Al Fardan Exchange.
“Our collaboration with Al Fardan Exchange helps provide tailored financial solutions that enable startups and SMEs to operate more efficiently, expand into new markets, and contribute to the UAE’s diversified, innovation-led economy,” noted HE Sara Abdelaziz Al Nuaimi, CEO, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa).
