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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 phenomenon of artificial
intelligence, promoting investment in fast-growing start-ups and the potential of the venture capital environment
at the global level.

At the conclusion of the first day of the main program of the “Investopia Dialogues” track, the annual forum of
the “100 Future Companies” initiative was organised to announce the 100 companies selected for the current
year and launch the initiative’s annual report in the presence of Alia bint Abdullah Al Mazrouei, Minister of State
for Entrepreneurship, and Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and
the Future. The session focused on the vital role of the “100 Future Companies” initiative in accelerating high-
potential companies in all sectors of the future economy and enhancing the UAE’s position as a global
commercial hub for entrepreneurial projects. It addressed important topics such as artificial intelligence,
emerging technologies, and technology-based entrepreneurship and innovation.

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