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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.

The session was attended by Badr Jafar, CEO of Crescent Enterprises and the UAE’s Special
Envoy for Business and Philanthropy; Tsitsi Masiyiwa, CEO and Co-Founder of Higher Life
Foundation; Baroness Ariane de Rothschild, CEO of the Edmond de Rothschild Group; and
Alfonso Garcia Mora, Vice President for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean at the
International Finance Corporation.

The participants discussed the importance of public-private sector collaboration to enhance the
social impact of philanthropic initiatives. The session addressed the challenges associated with
measuring the effectiveness of philanthropic and investment projects, emphasizing the need to
set clear performance standards to ensure tangible and measurable results. Speakers
highlighted the role of impact investing in achieving social change, noting the importance of
adopting sustainable investment models that combine financial returns with positive social
impact, in addition to supporting entrepreneurship and social initiatives to promote sustainable
development.

In a related context, the third session discussed “Enhancing Growth in the Financial Services
Sector”, during which Emma Reynolds, MP, UK Treasury Secretary, delivered a keynote speech,
highlighting the most prominent trends and policies that affect the development of the financial
sector globally, with a focus on the role played by the United Kingdom in supporting
financial markets and entrepreneurship. She reviewed the most prominent economic
transformations and their impact on the financial services sector, such as inflation, rising interest
rates, and changes in monetary policies. She focused on the potential for strengthening
economic and investment partnerships between the United Kingdom and the UAE to support
sustainable growth in international markets.

In her speech, Emma Reynolds explained that the financial sector is a fundamental pillar of
the United Kingdom’s economy, stressing the new Labour government’s commitment to
maintaining the City of London as a major global business hub.
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