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3/19/25, 12:38 PM Future100 initiative discusses fostering innovation in tech and sustainable ventures and enhancing UAE's entrepreneurial ecosyst…
Entrepreneurship; H.E. Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, UAE Minister of State
for Government Development and the Future; along with a diverse group of
entrepreneurs, startups, investment funds, business incubators and accelerators,
and global companies specializing in technology and innovation.
These discussions took place as part of Investopia 2025, held under the
patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and
Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, and Chairman of the Presidential Court.
The initiative featured 15 sessions with 48 distinguished speakers including
ministers, senior officials, and industry experts. Discussions revolved around
key topics such as artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, tech-driven
entrepreneurship, the future of SMEs, innovative investment strategies, the role
of innovation and technology in financial models, and mechanisms to support
SMEs in expanding within the new economy. Additionally, the sessions
highlighted the critical role of female entrepreneurs in generating tangible
positive impacts on society and the national economy.
Speaking at the opening session, H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei emphasized that the
Future100 initiative has become a key enabler for the growth of the UAE's new
economy. The initiative aims to accelerate the growth of high-potential SMEs in
key future economy sectors and support their expansion into regional and global
markets.
She highlighted that thanks to the UAE's visionary leadership, the country has
successfully established a competitive legislative framework that attracts
entrepreneurs and startups worldwide, providing the necessary initiatives and
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