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Continuing Investopia's role in showcasing the best development experiences, the seventh
session was titled "Building Tomorrow... Abu Dhabi's Vision for Urban Innovation", which hosted
Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu
Dhabi, where he reviewed a set of development strategies adopted by the Emirate of Abu
Dhabi to drive 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 importance of strategic partnerships
between governments and the private sector to enhance economic integration and attract long-
term investments.
Hassan Al Khatib said: “The Egyptian economy has undergone major transformations over the
past decade, witnessing fluctuations before stabilizing in 2014,” noting that the
Egyptian government has invested $350 billion in infrastructure projects to enhance
development, in addition to supporting the private sector by reducing taxes and issuing flexible
legislation to stimulate investment. Inflation rates are declining and expected to return to normal
levels by 2026, while efforts continue to improve the investment environment, mainly through
digital transformation and benefiting from the UAE’s experience in this field.
Given the importance of artificial intelligence in business sustainability, the ninth session was
titled "2Point Zero... as an enabler of artificial intelligence" hosted by Mariam bint Mohammed Al
Muhairi, CEO of the "2Point Zero" Group. The session highlighted the role of artificial
intelligence in developing sustainable energy solutions, digital transformation strategies in vital
sectors, and the importance of global partnerships in enhancing innovation.

Mariam Al Muhairi said: “2Point Zero represents a pioneering model in supporting the new
economy of the UAE by adopting sustainable solutions that reduce carbon emissions and

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