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Press Release

During the meeting, H.E. Bin Touq delivered a presentation on the achievements that Investopia
has accomplished since its launch to date, most notably the organization of 13 rounds of ‘Investopia
Global Talks’ targeting prominent markets such as Milan, London, Singapore, and Monaco. In
addition, it launched ‘Investopia Next50,’ which comprises a select group of founders of innovative
Emirati companies that have achieved remarkable growth in several economic sectors. Moreover,
the summit has enhanced its partnership with the ‘Future100’ initiative aimed at supporting
entrepreneurs and startups in economic sectors through Investopia events.

H.E. Mohammed Abdul Rahman Al Hawi, Under-Secretary of the UAE Ministry of Investment,
said: “Over the past three editions, Investopia has demonstrated its success in enhancing the UAE’s
investment landscape and creating opportunities for the global investment community in new
economy sectors. Additionally, it has forged strategic partnerships with both local and international
companies.”

H.E. added, “I am honoured to chair Investopia’s Advisory Board and look forward to working
alongside public and private sector representatives of the UAE’s investment landscape. We seek to
amplify Investopia’s impact and attract more investments in key strategic sectors, all while
providing support for entrepreneurship.”

New Advisory Council for Investopia

The meeting announced the formation of a new advisory council for Investopia, chaired by H.E.
Mohammed Abdul Rahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment. The council
comprises government officials and representatives of the UAE’s investment and private sector,
including H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy; H.E. Hareb
Al Muhairi, Executive Director at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office; Hadi Badri, CEO of Dubai
Economic Development; Meera Al Suwaidi, Head of Sovereign Partnerships at Mubadala
Investment Company; Hamda Al Mehairi, Director of Government Affairs at ADQ Holding; and
May Nasrallah, Executive Chairwoman of PJT deNovo.

New partnerships with 15 national & global institutions

The meeting witnessed the signing of 15 new agreements by Investopia with Emirates
Development Bank, NG9 Holding, the exclusive travel partner for Investopia, Vistra, Standard
Chartered, JC Media Group, EFG Consulting, Zero One Hundred Ventures, EuroAtlantic
Consulting & Investment, DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation, IMH, Solax, WIO, The Sino-
International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF), the National CSR Fund (MAJRA), and the Cyprus
- GCC Countries Business Association. The new partnerships will contribute to enhancing
collaboration in organizing Investopia events and conferences in the UAE and abroad in the near
future.

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