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Al Zeyoudi stressed the importance of strategic partnerships, future-focused policies
and bold economic initiatives to deliver a sustainable and prosperous future, highlighting
how that approach has established the UAE as "a beacon of stability, a hub for global
investment and a catalyst for progress."

He emphasised how the country's attractive investment climate, supported by a
favourable regulatory framework and a thriving business ecosystem, has made the UAE
the third-largest destination for FDI in 2023, attracting $23 billion across 1,277 projects
spanning a wide range of industries.

Al Zeyoudi stated, "The AIM Congress 2024 has provided an invaluable platform for
meaningful dialogue and collaboration. Our discussions have reinforced the UAE's
commitment to fostering trade and investment partnerships that drive economic growth,
promote global partnerships, and contribute to sustainable development worldwide. As
a global leader in innovation and investment, the UAE is dedicated to leveraging its
strategic position to drive positive change and create lasting impact on a global scale."

Throughout the event, the minister participated in a series of speaking engagements
and panel discussions, reiterating the UAE's commitment to key initiatives to advance
global development and entrepreneurship. He highlighted the nation's collaboration with
the World Health Organisation to enhance access to critical medicines and announced
the UAE's hosting of the 3rd World Local Production Forum in 2025.

Additionally, he showcased the UAE's entrepreneurial ecosystem at events such as the
AIM Unicorn Conclave and AIM Startup Awards, participated in the MENA-China
Investment Forum, and discussed the increasingly crucial role of Family Offices in the
Middle East, using their substantial wealth to create a more sustainable and inclusive
future.

During the Ministerial Roundtable on Investment, Al Zeyoudi joined counterparts for
discussions on how to drive sustainable, equitable economic development and
highlighted the UAE's value proposition in that respect, including its NextGen FDI
agenda and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements programme that are
aimed at doubling the country's GDP to AED3 trillion by the end of the decade.

He also engaged in numerous productive bilateral discussions with senior government
officials from Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Oceania, exploring new avenues
for collaboration and investment.

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