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Economy Middle East Summit 2024 Highlights Economic Growth Prospects of

MENA Region

The Economy Middle East Summit 2024 convened high-profile leaders at Abu Dhabi Global Market to share insights on
“Accelerating Future Growth ” of the MENA region.

The event brought together top-tier attendees including UAE Minister of Economy H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al-Marri. Salem Al

Darei, CEO of ADGM Authority, delivered the welcome notes before the summit hosted several panel discussions. The
summit's agenda focused on key challenges and opportunities in banking and finance, technology, hospitality, tourism and the
future of mobility.

The event focused on navigating the global economic landscape beyond 2024 and emphasized the MENA region's economic
outlook amidst new global realities. Discussions explored tomorrow's digital financial services landscape and highlighted the
significance of tourism as a key economic driver. The summit also featured insights into future technology ecosystems and

fireside chats with key industry figures including Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO, e& and H.E. Badr Al-Olama, Director General,
Abu Dhabi Investment Office, provided further perspectives on economic development and innovation.

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE minister of Economy, confirmed that the Emirates has made great strides in diversifying

its national economy and shifting towards a flexible economic model based on knowledge and innovation. As a result, the
non-oil sector today accounts for 74% of the country’s total GDP. This confirms the effectiveness of the steps the UAE has

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