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Economy Middle East Summit 2024

Highlights Economic Growth Prospects

in the MENA Region

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The summit sparked discussions between 1000+ C-level executives, entrepreneurs and

government-related entities.

Bin Touq: UAE’s non-oil sector today accounts for 74% of the country’s total GDP.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: The Economy Middle East Summit 2024 was held today at
the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), in the presence of high-profile leaders who shared
valuable insights under the theme “Accelerating Future Growth.”

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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