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interest rate hikes on the private sector, and the exchange of best practices in
addressing economic challenges.

Third Edition of the Future100 Initiative

Investopia 2025 hosted the third edition of the Future100 initiative, unveiling the

2024 list of the best UAE startups. This specialist event, discussed AI, emerging
technologies, SME growth and innovative investment strategies. The role of
women entrepreneurs in shaping economic and social impact was also
highlighted.

Enhancing Arab-Asian Economic Cooperation

The event hosted the first Business and Investors Conference between Arab
Countries Central Asian Nations, and Azerbaijan, strengthening economic ties

across trade, investment, energy, technology, AI, and food security, while
addressing new challenges such as climate change.

China-Arab Entrepreneurs Summit

Investopia also featured the latest edition of the China-Arab Entrepreneurs
Summit, providing a premier platform to explore new opportunities in

entrepreneurship, expand Chinese-Arab cooperation, and highlight the
UAE’s startup ecosystem. The summit featured 18 speakers and over 100
participants, including leaders, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs from the
Arab world and China.

Investopia 2025 Partners

The event was supported by a diverse network of government and private sector

partners, leading national and global corporations, and international banks,
including UAE Ministry of Investment, ADQ Holding, Mubadala, Standard
Chartered Bank, WIO Banking Services, the Chinese International Entrepreneurs
Federation, DHL and EFG Consulting.

Initiated by the UAE Government, as one of the major strategic initiatives under
the ‘Projects of the 50’, aiming to build the best and most dynamic economy in

the world, and held under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy, Investopia
aims to create a new ecosystem where world’s investment stakeholders work
together to formulate innovative models for the future business environment and
partnership patterns that will generate new investment opportunities.

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