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5/29/24, 3:40 PM 'Next50' holds first meeting to promote UAE private sector growth - Virgin Radio Dubai
It provides them with a valuable platform to share experiences, explore opportunities for
collaboration and partnerships, and review investment opportunities in new economy sectors in

promising markets.

The meeting was held in the presence of Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and
Chairman of Investopia, Hadi Badri. CEO, Economic Development at Dubai Department of

Economy, Dr. Jean Fares, CEO of Investopia, and Trevor McFarlane, CEO of EMIR.

Bin Touq said the initiative reflects Investopia's commitment to supporting the private sector in
accordance with the UAE government’s efforts to enhance the competitiveness of leading

companies that have achieved considerable growth in the UAE market.

The approach stems from the private sector’s key role in driving national economic growth, the need

to provide an enabling environment for its success, and the strengthening of the business
community’s capabilities in the light of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision.

He added that it opens up new prospects for cooperation, fostering continued dialogue between

investors; facilitating knowledge exchange, financing, stimulating capital flows, and expansion of
partnerships at local and global levels. The objectives align with Investopia's vision to encourage

entrepreneurs to invest in new economic sectors, provide all growth enablers, explore promising
investment opportunities, and to connect local businesses with their global counterparts.

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