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5/10/24, 8:32 AM Economy Middle East Summit 2024 highlights economic growth prospects in 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 event also featured insights into
future technology landscapes 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.

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H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, confirmed that the UAE, thanks to the

directives of its wise leadership, 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 advanced steps we have adopted to further

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