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Next50 Holds 1st Meeting To Formulate New

Vision To Promote Growth Of UAE’s Private

Sector Companies

By OneArabia

Investopia, in collaboration with EMIR, an emerging market research specialist, recently held
the inaugural meeting of the ‘Next50’ initiative. The event aimed to foster dialogue and
knowledge sharing among leading UAE companies and stimulate investment in emerging
sectors within the private sector. The meeting was attended by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri,
Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, Hadi Badri, CEO of Economic Development
at Dubai Department of Economy, Dr. Jean Fares, CEO of Investopia, and Trevor McFarlane,
CEO of EMIR.

The Next50 initiative, launched by Investopia in its third edition, operates under the umbrella of
Investopia Communities. It brings together 50 founders and CEOs from various sectors
including finance, construction, tourism, and services. These companies collectively generate
revenues exceeding tens of billions. The initiative offers a platform for sharing experiences,
exploring collaboration opportunities, and reviewing investment prospects in new economy
sectors.

Bin Touq highlighted that the Next50 initiative aligns with Investopia's commitment to supporting
the private sector in line with the UAE government’s efforts to enhance the competitiveness of
leading companies. This approach is part of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision, which aims to
provide an enabling environment for business success and strengthen the capabilities of the
business community.

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