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connect on matters that are important for fostering innovation and driving

sustainable economic growth."

"ADGM remains committed to contributing towards a prosperous and sustainable

economy by fostering innovation, enabling business growth, and strengthening

collaboration between public and private sectors. Through strategic initiatives like

these, ADGM continues to play a vital role in shaping the region's economic

future," he added.

A high-profile panel featuring Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN special envoy on

Financing the 2030 Agenda, Rashed Al Blooshi, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi

Department of Economic Development; and Safaa El Tayeb El-Kogali, Country

Director for the GCC, World Bank, discussed the world's economic landscape,

highlighting key issues that affect global trade, noting that the global economy's

order which has been in place for decades, is now changing.

The summit featured an in-depth analysis of the UAE's investment ecosystem, with

experts from Visa, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Multiply

Group discussing trade and investment opportunities across key sectors.

The panel shed light on the growing adoption of e-commerce and mobile commerce

in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

A related panel on the financial services sector featured speakers from Wio Bank,

Finstreet and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of ADGM who explored

the forces reshaping the industry, from digital innovation and regulatory

developments to shifting customer expectations and regional growth.

Technology continues to be a major conduit for enabling smart cities to thrive and

enhancing living standards across the region, but also in transforming the mobility

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