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real estate market in the UAE and the impact of economic developments on the real estate sector were

reviewed. Participants discussed balanced urban expansion, the move towards sustainable projects, and the
role of smart technology in improving the real estate sector.

During the session, Hussain Sajwani stressed the importance of sustainability, that it is not limited to the

business community, and that caring for the environment is a collective responsibility that requires the
combined efforts of all, starting with the smallest member of the family. In this context, Sajwani praised the

Damac Lagoons project for obtaining the “LEED” Platinum certificate as the first major residential community
in the UAE to receive this award concerned with environmental sustainability.

The session, "Protecting Investments in Precious Metals: Potential Risks", discussed the importance of

protecting investments in precious metals, given their vital role in promoting economic growth, and how to
benefit from mutual experiences to develop strategies and action plans that support the protection of

investments in precious metals. Hamad Abdullah Al Hammadi, Deputy Group CEO at ADQ, and Philip Clegg,

Managing Partner of Orion Abu Dhabi attended the session.
Hamad Al Hammadi said: “The mining sector is one of the strategic pillars for supporting the security of global

supply chains, especially in light of the challenges associated with the concentration of production of basic

metals in a limited number of countries. From this standpoint, ADQ's $1.2 billion investment, in partnership
with Orion Abu Dhabi, enhances our role in securing supplies of vital raw materials for national industries,

such as Emirates Steel and Emirates Global Aluminium, and supports financial and investment partnerships in
emerging markets. We are working to develop an integrated system that ensures the sustainability of strategic

resources and enhances the competitiveness of the national economy in vital sectors, especially those related

to the electrical transformation and future industries.”
The first day of Investopia 2025 included 11 roundtable meetings attended by a large group of ministers and

prominent government officials at the regional and international levels, as well as representatives of global
companies and major investment funds operating in the fields of the new economy, technology, clean energy,

circular economy, venture capital, social responsibility, financial and banking services, and digital health.

These meetings addressed a series of diverse economic topics, including enhancing international dialogue
and discussion to develop more ideas and projects that support building innovative strategies for the circular

economy, supporting the establishment of new partnerships that contribute to strengthening economic and

investment ties between the region and prominent regional and global markets and emphasizing the pivotal
role of the UAE as an international financial and investment hub linking the East of the world with the West.

The meetings also addressed exploiting and managing wealth well, relying on climate technology and

advanced technologies to confront climate change, using impactful investment to facilitate partnerships
between investors, business leaders and governments, discover new investment opportunities and promote

sustainable economic growth worldwide. They addressed the various opportunities and challenges of the

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