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Reynolds also stressed the depth of the historical relations and close cooperation between
the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, expressing her confidence that this
partnership will continue to flourish.
Diversifying investment portfolios and potential risks

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.

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