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Press Release

relations with all relevant institutions in the United Kingdom. Our strategic relations with the UK
began with the inception of the Abu Dhabi Global Market, and we continue to enhance cooperation
to shape a sustainable future built on innovation and specialized knowledge. Our presence here
today will play a major role in solidifying this partnership, drawing more cutting-edge businesses
to the market, and supporting Abu Dhabi's and the UAE's positions as leading international
business hubs with integrated systems for innovation and growth.”

Investopia London sessions

Investopia London featured four panel discussions. The first main session of the event was titled
'UAE and UK: The Future of Strategic Partnership and its Role in Supporting Economic Growth.'
The session explored opportunities for collaboration in various economic sectors, increasing
investment flows between the UAE and the UK, and mechanisms to enhance the distinguished
economic partnership between the two countries.

The second session, titled ‘The Role of Financial Markets in Supporting Global Economic
Growth,' delved into mechanisms for enhancing cooperation between the financial markets in the
UAE and the UK. It discussed the importance of economic policies and legislations in stimulating
investment in financial markets, supporting open economic policies, and facilitating investment in
companies listed on financial markets.

The third session, titled 'The Impact of Innovation on fintech and banking services,' focused on the
prominent investment opportunities in the financial and banking services in both the UAE and the
UK markets. It discussed new mechanisms that promote the growth of the fintech sector and
stimulate innovation in the financial industry.

Meanwhile, the fourth session, titled 'Green Growth: Unlocking Sustainability Opportunities in
the Financial Services Sector,' shed light on globally adopted standards in the financial services
sector against future risks, the latest practices that contribute to mitigating these risks, and the new
products that support the growth of financial services companies. The session discussed ways of
cooperation between the UAE and UK in the financial services sector, and benefiting from new
global sustainability trends and initiatives, such as the carbon credits market, and promoting
investment in clean energy.

Partnership agreement between Investopia and the City Week Forum

Investopia and the City Week Forum have entered into a partnership agreement on the sidelines
of the event. This collaboration is to jointly organize the upcoming 3 rd edition of Investopia
(Investopia 2024) Summit in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi on February 28 and 29, as well as the
future edition of the City Week Forum.