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In a session titled “Geopolitics and Investment… Unstable Paths”, Roberto Hornweg, CEO of Standard
Chartered for Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Middle East; Naguib Sawiris, Chairman and CEO of ORA
Developers; and Burak Dalioglu, Head of the Investment Office of the Turkish Presidency, participated, where
they highlighted the experience of assessing geopolitical risks among private banks and major investors by
forming specialized teams and using experts from governments and public administrations to guide their
investment strategies, in addition to how to diversify investment portfolios to reduce exposure to risks resulting
from political unrest, and possible future scenarios and their impact on the global economy.
In this context, Naguib Sawiris said: “In light of the changing geopolitical landscape, there is an urgent need to
adopt flexible investment strategies capable of facing challenges. Egypt has great economic potential, especially
with the recovery of the tourism sector and the improvement of exports, as exports recently reached about $1.5
billion, supporting the currency’s stability. He pointed out that in light of investors’ search for stable economic
environments, the UAE emerges as an ideal economic environment that encourages investors to move to it and
benefit from the possibilities it provides, which explains the move of about 1,500 Egyptian companies to Abu
Dhabi during the past period, benefiting from the supportive investment environment and economic stability
provided by the UAE.”

“Despite global challenges and an 8% decline in global FDI inflows, Türkiye recorded a 5.6% increase in FDI
inflows in 2024 compared to the previous year, reflecting the positive impact of Türkiye’s comprehensive reform
agenda and new economic vision. These structural reforms continue to strengthen Türkiye’s position as a flexible
and attractive investment destination and consolidate its role as a global hub where opportunities intersect and
investments flourish,” said Burak Daglioğlu, Head of the Turkish Presidency’s Investment Office. “Our
cooperation with our GCC partners remains a key pillar of our strategy to create synergies between Türkiye and
the GCC countries, as we recognize the shared potential for growth and work to deepen cooperation in key
sectors, including energy, manufacturing and technology. Türkiye is the centre of the world, and as its economy
continues to grow and regional dynamics evolve, we see new horizons for strategic partnerships,” he added.

The fifth session, titled “The Future of Healthcare: The UAE’s Path to the Future,” addressed global expansion
strategies for healthcare companies and the UAE’s role in promoting innovation in this sector, the importance of
digital transformation in medical services, and investments in health technology and artificial intelligence in
improving the quality of healthcare, with the participation of Shaista Asif, CEO of Pure Health Group.

A group of international investment experts attended the session, “New Capital: Exploring Trends, Flows and
Opportunities”. David Livingstone, Head of Client Services at Citigroup; Alexander von zur Muhlen, CEO of
Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Germany at Deutsche Bank; and Martin Tricot, Head of
Investment Banking at First Abu Dhabi Bank.
This session addressed the factors influencing investment decisions, such as economic changes, technological
developments, and geopolitics. Participants discussed how to direct investments towards emerging sectors, such
as renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and innovation-based industries.
Continuing Investopia’s role in showcasing the best development experiences, the seventh session was titled
“Building Tomorrow… Abu Dhabi’s Vision for Urban Innovation”, which hosted Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa,
Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, where he reviewed a set of
development strategies adopted by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to drive comprehensive and sustainable economic
and social development, most notably the Abu Dhabi Urban Plan 2040, which aims to double the population and
GDP, with a focus on improving the quality of life, attracting investments, adopting innovative and sustainable
infrastructure solutions, and enhancing the role of technology and innovation in urban projects.

Mohammed Al Shorafa pointed out that the vision of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, thanks to the support and
guidance of its wise leadership, is witnessing increasing developments in various economic and social fields and
focuses on environmental sustainability and achieving social prosperity, explaining the significant role played by
the private sector in developing Abu Dhabi, making it a preferred destination for work, living, and achieving
prosperity, primarily since Abu Dhabi was recently classified as the best city to live in.

Al Shorafa stressed that advanced technology and smart data are major drivers of development in the emirate,
Abu Dhabi is focused to double the emirate’s population by 2040, developing infrastructure according to the best

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