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9/17/24, 4:04 PM Abu Dhabi set to host AIM Congress 2025, featuring over 25,000 participants from 180 countries - Georgia Today
AIM Congress 2025 is set to offer a wide-ranging program of activities, including events, forums,
dialogue sessions, workshops, high-level meetings, the AIM Investment Awards and Exhibition,
a startups competition, and showcases of country-specific investment opportunities. The 2025

edition will focus on eight key portfolios, including two new additions compared to the previous
year, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of various fields and sectors. The Congress aims to

inspire, attract, and guide global investments, all while adhering to sustainability standards and
leveraging advanced technology.

The eight portfolios of AIM Congress 2025 include Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Global

Trade, Startups & Unicorns, Future Cities, Future Finance, Global Manufacturing, Digital
Economy, and Entrepreneurs. These portfolios will encompass a broad range of sectors such as
smart agriculture, energy, infrastructure, finance and stock exchange markets, and information

and communication technology. Additionally, they will address industry, medical tourism,
biotechnology, medical technology, the pharmaceutical industry, international trade, logistics and
transportation, water technology, tourism, and education. This diverse lineup underscores AIM’s

comprehensive approach to exploring and advancing critical areas of development and
innovation.

UAE’s position on global investment map

The UAE has solidified its position as a leading global destination for promising investment
opportunities and a key player in the global economy. It continues to be among the most
attractive investment destinations in the Arab world and the broader region, achieving

remarkable global development. This success is driven by forward-thinking strategies, which
include economic diversification, fostering innovation, embracing advanced technology, and

creating a business-friendly environment that promotes sustainable growth. These efforts have
ensured the UAE’s continued leadership on the global investment map.

This is evident in the record growth of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows to the UAE, which

surged by 35% to reach Dh112.6 billion in 2023, according to the World Investment Report 2024
by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

According to the latest statistics, the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade has maintained its strong

growth momentum, achieving an unprecedented historical milestone in the first half of 2024. The
value of non-oil trade exceeded Dh 1.395 trillion, marking an 11.2% increase compared to the
same period in 2023. This growth is particularly notable, with increases of 28.8%, 54.7%, and

66% compared to the first half of 2022, 2021 and 2019, respectively.

Key portfolios of AIM Congress 2025

Through the FDI portfolio, participants will share insights on the latest regulatory developments

and the impact of geopolitical tensions and emerging market dynamics. The goal is to gain a

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