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3/4/25, 10:34 AM First day of Investopia 2025 outlines features of global investment in new economy
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 standards,

especially in the transportation sector, and enhancing efforts to increase the shift to

smart transportation. Al Shorafa called on companies to contribute effectively to

this development trend and benefit from its economic and investment opportunities.

He added: "In the past seven years, the UAE has focused on advanced and digital

economic sectors, such as vertical farming, robotics and artificial intelligence, and

Abu Dhabi can represent a strong launching pad for companies to expand regionally

and globally in these vital fields."

In a session titled "The Middle East: The New Chapter," Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed

Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to His Highness the President of the State, and Eng.
Hassan Al Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of the Arab Republic

of Egypt, discussed regional economic transformations and the role of technology
and innovation in supporting emerging market growth The speakers addressed the

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