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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court. The first day’s

activities were inaugurated by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and

Chairman of Investtopia, with an opening speech in which he discussed the future
of investment in the new economy sectors in the UAE and global markets, the

importance of financing to develop circular and sustainable economic models, as

well as enhancing economic openness, building partnerships, and enhancing

economic resilience to keep pace with ongoing economic developments.

The discussion sessions focused on vital topics, most notably investment

opportunities in the new economy sectors, especially artificial intelligence and

emerging technologies. Other topics related to the circular economy, how to

manage wealth and impact investment in the charitable sector, and examining
transformations in the global economy in light of ongoing geopolitical challenges,

as well as mechanisms to enhance growth and competitiveness in the financial

services sector, were discussed.

Economic transformations and investment in the new economy

In detail, the first day’s agenda witnessed the first dialogue sessions entitled

“Global trends shaping the new economy”, in which Eric Robertson, Head of

Global Research and Chief Strategy Officer at Standard Chartered, participated;

Dr. François Bourguignon, Honorary President of the Paris school of Economics,

and Marc Antaki, Vice President of Strategy and Risk at Mubadala, where the
session discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on global economic and

investment trends and the impact of and geopolitical transformations. Participants

discussed the importance of technology and sustainability in shaping the future of

the new economy, stressing the importance of digital transformation in creating
unique investment opportunities in the financial services sector, especially with the

development of blockchain technologies, digital payments and cryptocurrencies at

a faster pace than expected.

In another session titled “Capital for Good: The Future of Philanthropy”, the focus

was on the importance of looking at philanthropy more strategically and practically
creating controlled and sustainable change rather than temporary solutions, using

innovative management methods supported by technology and data analysis.

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