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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.

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