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The event also attracted over 3,000 participants, alongside representatives from international
financial and economic institutions.

The event featured 51 panel discussions and 15 roundtable meetings, where participants
emphasised the importance of accelerating investments from both the public and private sectors
in new and sustainable economy sectors. They also called for strengthening economic
openness, fostering productive trade partnerships to navigate geopolitical shifts, and leveraging
financial tools and funding mechanisms to bridge financing gaps when developing new projects
that support innovative circular economy models.
Discussions also explored ways to enhance the growth and success of startups and
entrepreneurs, highlighting structural reforms, economic diversification, and support for
emerging industries as key measures to strengthen economic resilience. Participants examined
new strategies for protecting precious metal investments, diversifying investment portfolios to
mitigate future risks, and addressing the impact of rising interest rates on the private sector.

Additionally, experts exchanged knowledge on best practices for handling the effects of the
global debt crisis, which continues to shape international economic realities.
The fourth edition of Investopia resulted in the signing of 24 partnership agreements and
memoranda of understanding (MoUs) across various sectors, including the new economy,
circular economy, advanced technologies, and entrepreneurship.

These include 14 new partnerships between Investopia and major companies and institutions at
local, regional, and global levels to enhance collaboration in future Investopia events and
conferences, as well as to facilitate the exchange of expertise in innovation and creative
industries.
They include six agreements between the 100 Companies of the Future initiative and major
corporations and incubators to support startups in expanding within new economy sectors.

The agreements also include an MoU between the UAE Ministry of Economy and
the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators to advance the country’s transition to a
circular economy.

The partnerships include six agreements signed by the Sino International Entrepreneurs
Federation (SIEF) with institutions and business incubators, including the Abu
Dhabi Global Market academy, Hub71, and Abu Dhabi school of Management.

Investopia 2025 also marked the launch of a new initiative by the National Fund for Corporate
Social Responsibility (Majra)—the Sustainable Impact Challenge. This first-of-its-kind initiative in
the UAE aims to drive national development in priority sectors and showcase key sustainability
and corporate social responsibility projects.

Additionally, the event hosted the 100 Companies of the Future initiative, which unveiled the
2024 list of the top 100 future-focused companies. This initiative featured 15 sessions with 48
high-profile speakers, including ministers, senior officials, and industry experts.

Discussions covered topics such as artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, tech-driven
entrepreneurship and innovation, the future of SMEs, innovative investment strategies
for business expansion in future economic sectors, financial technology models, and supporting
SMEs in new economy sectors. The sessions also highlighted the role of women entrepreneurs
in driving positive economic and societal impact.

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