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Emerging Economic Frontiers: Investing in the New Economy Growth Sectors, bringing
together global businesses, government ministers, investors and, Future 100 initiative

represntatives. The latest edition of the event is being held over two days on 28 and 29 of
February. The launch of the second edition of the 'Future 100 initiative,' a joint initiative

between the Ministry of Economy and the Government Development & The Future Office, to
foster emerging businesses in future economy sectors, took place on the opening day.

Investopia 2024 was opened by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy in the
United Arab Emirates and Chairman of Investopia, in the presence of H.E. Khaldoon Al

Mubarak, Managing Director and CEO of Mubadala Investment Company, Shamsa Al Falasi,
CEO of Citibank Group - UAE, and Mr. Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner

of SkyBridge Capital.

H.E. Bin Touq said: "The launch of the third edition of Investopia will contribute to the growth
and expansion of investment opportunities in the new economic sectors, especially fintech,
advanced technologies, renewable energy, circular economy,."

Three key pillars of Investopia

The three main pillars of Investopia are Investopia Global Talks, Investopia Investment

Communities, and Investopia Marketplace. Global Talks enables international business leaders
and investors to explore ing global investment trends, while the Marketplace focuses on

connecting global investment funds.

In his keynote address, H.E. Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Managing Director and CEO of Mubadala

Investment Company, highlighted the importance of investments in new economy sectors and
the economic integration and investment innovation needed to capitalize on these opportunities.

Scaramucci noted that the UAE stands out globally with a competitive business environment

and entrepreneurial potential.

Shamsa Al Falasi, CEO of Citibank Group - UAE, said: "We are pleased to participate in the
third edition of Investopia."

Investopia 2024 is being held in partnership with Mubadala Investment Company, ADQ,

Crypto.com, Standard Chartered, Citibank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Emirates Development
Bank, and the Global Forum for Entrepreneurship and Investment SALT and iConnections

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