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Press Release

The agreements were signed on behalf of the Ministry of Economy by H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al
Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy. Signatories from other partner entities were
H.E. Ahmed Mohammed Al Naqbi, CEO of Emirates Development Bank; Alaa Al Ali, CEO of
NG9 Holding; Heba Al Emara, Managing Director of Vistra; Rola Abu Manneh, Chief Executive
Officer, UAE, Middle East and Pakistan, Standard Chartered; Yiannos Olympios, Vice President
of the Cyprus - GCC Countries Business Association; Joe Chidiac, CEO of JC Media Group;
George Michael, CEO of IMH; Dusan Dufek, Managing Partner of Zero One Hundred Ventures;
Tamas Fellegi, Chairman of EuroAtlantic Consulting & Investment; Irina Albanese, Head of
Innovation in the Middle East and Africa at DHL; Majd Abouras, CEO of Solaax; Jayesh Patel,
CEO of WIO Bank; Zui Chang, Secretary-General of SIEF; Professor Giovanni Bozzetti, CEO of
EFG Consulting; and Sarah Shaw, Director of the National CSR Fund – Majra.

Mr. Alaa Al Ali, NG9 Holding Group CEO, said: “Today, we convene at Investopia partners
meeting and stand at the crossroads of opportunity and innovation, shaping the future of the global
investment landscape. At Nirvana Holding Group, we are committed to driving transformative
partnerships that not only deliver sustainable growth but also position us as key contributors to the
evolving economic dialogue. This platform offers a unique opportunity to align strategies, forge
impactful collaborations, and chart a course for long-term success in an increasingly evolving and
interconnected world.”

Rola Abu Manneh, Chief Executive Officer, UAE, Middle East and Pakistan, Standard
Chartered, said: “Standard Chartered is pleased to renew its strategic partnership with Investopia,
an initiative that continues to redefine the future of global trade and investment. Investopia’s vision
aligns perfectly with our commitment to drive economic growth by connecting key global markets.
As a strategic partner, we are committed to leveraging our global network and expertise across vital
trade corridors to connect investors, business leaders, and governments with meaningful
opportunities across the world.”

H.E. Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Development Bank
(EDB), said, “The renewal of our partnership with Investopia marks a significant milestone in
advancing the Emirates Development Bank's strategy, as we strive to foster sustainable economic
growth and establish the UAE as a premier global investment hub. Through leveraging our
financing offerings and Investopia's expansive investment platform, this partnership reinforces our
capacity to deliver innovative and customized financing solutions that facilitate foreign direct
investment (FDI) initiatives. It also reaffirms our unwavering dedication to empowering SMEs by
cultivating an inclusive and dynamic business environment that fosters growth and prosperity for
businesses of all sizes. This enhances their contributions to shaping a sustainable economic future
for the UAE.”

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