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Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future. It came during the activities of the

fourth edition of Investopia 2025 held in Abu Dhabi over two days, February 26-27.
In this regard, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, said: “Thanks to

the directives of its wise leadership, the UAE has made great strides towards transforming into new economic

sectors. Since its launch, Investopia has adopted a forward-looking vision to support the growth of innovative
start-up businesses and encourage them to use modern technology applications in various vital economic

sectors. Therefore, Investopia’s hosting of the Future100 companies initiative for the second year in a row
confirms our national efforts to enhance the competitiveness of the entrepreneurial environment in the country

and consolidate the UAE’s position as an attractive destination for future projects, and a leading center for

creativity and innovation.”
He added: “Through this initiative, we are keen to provide all the opportunities and capabilities that national

talents and start-up companies need to develop more successful ideas and projects that will serve the

community and support the country’s efforts to transform towards a new economic model based on
knowledge and innovation.”

Alia Al Mazrouei said: “The Future100 companies initiative supports the UAE’s vision to make the national

economy more dynamic and competitive at the global level, building a highly productive human capital base
and creating an advanced and innovative environment that shapes future economic sectors.” She explained

that the initiative achieved an 11% increase in the total number of applications received during 2024
compared to 2023, and the majority of these applications were in financial technology, sustainability, and

creative industries.

She added: "The initiative contributes to opening new horizons for entrepreneurs and owners of small and
medium enterprises to expand their ideas and projects in the sectors of the new and sustainable economy

and allows them to communicate effectively with a wide network of investment funds and global investors, and
to view the latest practices and trends related to financing mechanisms for small and medium enterprises."

She pointed out the importance of the vital role of the initiative's partners in selecting start-ups wishing to join

the initiative.
Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future, said: "The UAE

adopts an integrated approach to shaping the future, based on enhancing the flexibility and readiness of

various sectors, their proactivity in innovating solutions to challenges, adapting to unexpected changes, and
reshaping sectors to keep pace with emerging and future trends." She added: "The Future100 initiative

embodies a company from the future, the leadership’s directions and visions, by stimulating and encouraging

the development of future sectors, and enhancing the UAE’s position as an attractive destination and a
stimulating environment for the prosperity and development of start-ups in various future sectors.”

She pointed out that, since its launch in 2023, the initiative has contributed to supporting the country’s
directions by attracting start-ups across sectors, including space, cybersecurity, sustainability, financial

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