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enhance the transition towards a green economy. The company seeks to be listed on the Abu
Dhabi Securities Exchange by the end of the year, reflecting its ambition for growth and
expansion. In this context, she stressed that the successes achieved by the company and the
future ambitions it seeks are due to the supportive environment provided by the UAE, whether at
the level of ambitious leadership or strong policies that stimulate investment.”

She also stressed the importance of building partnerships to achieve the 2Point Zero vision, and
stated: “No one can walk alone.” The company’s investments include six main sectors, including
finance and digital technology, and its ambitious plans to develop huge data centers that require
operational capacities of up to 100 megawatts. She pointed out that Abu Dhabi is strengthening
its position as a global center for digital investment, as it includes the largest Bitcoin mining
facility with a capacity of 250 megawatts.

In a session titled “From Real Estate to Globalization,” Sarah Shaw, Executive Director of the
National Social Responsibility Fund “Majra,” interviewed Hussain Sajwani, CEO of Damac
Properties, where the future of the real estate market in the UAE and the impact of economic
developments on the real estate sector were reviewed. Participants discussed balanced urban
expansion, the move towards sustainable projects, and the role of smart technology in improving
the real estate sector.

During the session, Hussain Sajwani stressed the importance of sustainability, that it is not
limited to the business community, and that caring for the environment is a collective
responsibility that requires the combined efforts of all, starting with the smallest member of
the family. In this context, Sajwani praised the Damac Lagoons project for obtaining the “LEED”
Platinum certificate as the first major residential community in the UAE to receive this award
concerned with environmental sustainability.
The session, "Protecting Investments in Precious Metals: Potential Risks", discussed the
importance of protecting investments in precious metals, given their vital role in promoting
economic growth, and how to benefit from mutual experiences to develop strategies and action
plans that support the protection of investments in precious metals. Hamad Abdullah Al
Hammadi, Deputy Group CEO at ADQ, and Philip Clegg, Managing Partner of Orion Abu
Dhabi attended the session.

Hamad Al Hammadi said: “The mining sector is one of the strategic pillars for supporting the
security of global supply chains, especially in light of the challenges associated with the
concentration of production of basic metals in a limited number of countries. From this
standpoint, ADQ's $1.2 billion investment, in partnership with Orion Abu Dhabi, enhances our
role in securing supplies of vital raw materials for national industries, such as Emirates Steel and
Emirates Global Aluminium, and supports financial and investment partnerships in
emerging markets. We are working to develop an integrated system that ensures the
sustainability of strategic resources and enhances the competitiveness of the national economy
in vital sectors, especially those related to the electrical transformation and future industries.”
The first day of Investopia 2025 included 11 roundtable meetings attended by a large group of
ministers and prominent government officials at the regional and international levels, as well as
representatives of global companies and major investment funds operating in the fields of the
new economy, technology, clean energy, circular economy, venture capital, social responsibility,
financial and banking services, and digital health.

These meetings addressed a series of diverse economic topics, including enhancing
international dialogue and discussion to develop more ideas and projects that support building

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