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4/21/25, 9:28 AM Strategic Investment Opportunities in the UAE Highlighted at Investopia–Deutsche Bank Event - Business Today Middle East
Minister of Investment, Managing Director & Group CEO of ADQ; H.E. Mohammed Al Hawi,
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment ; H.E. Omar Suwaina Alsuwaidi, Undersecretary of the
Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology;, H.E. Abdullah Mohammed Al Mazrui, Chairman of Al
Mazrui International; H.E. Khaled Abdul Karim Al Fahim, Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Chamber;
H.E. Hareb Al Mheiri, Executive Director at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office; Hadi Badri, CEO of Dubai
Economic Development Corporation, the economic arm of Dubai’s Department of Economy and
Tourism; Ramy Jallad, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zones (RAKEZ); Abdullah Issa Al-Mulla,
Director of the Private Investment Projects Department at the Ministry of Investment; prominent lawyer
Essam Al Tamimi, Chairman of Al Tamimi & Co.; George Azar, Chairman and CEO of Dubai Sotheby’s
International Realty; and Paulo Ruiz, President and COO of Eaton.

The conference was attended by a high-level delegation from Deutsche Bank, led by Claudio de
Sanctis, Member of the Management Board and Head of Private Bank Deutsche Bank AG. They were
joined by 50 global investors and entrepreneurs.

UAE’s ideal investment climate

H.E. Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment, emphasized that the UAE, under the
guidance of its wise leadership, has embraced innovative and forward-looking national visions and
strategies to create a competitive and ideal investment environment in line with global best practices.
This approach has transformed the UAE into a leading destination for business and investment
regionally and globally, with UAE markets now housing more than 1.1 million private companies and
economic entities.

Global hub for the new economy

During the conference, H.E. Alsuwaidi stated: ” The UAE continues to strengthen its position as a
global hub for the new economy, in line with the “We the UAE 2031” vision. We are working to enable
investments in priority future sectors, such as financial technology, circular economy, smart
transportation, and advanced manufacturing. Supportive platforms such as Investtopia contribute to
accelerating this orientation by promoting dialogue, building partnerships, and stimulating investment
flows into these vital areas. These efforts have contributed successfully attracted more than $30.6
billion in FDI, up 35 per cent compared to that of 2022, and has ranked second globally as the largest
recipient of new project investments in 2023.”

Enablers of the UAE business environment

His Excellency Al Suwaidi urged the conference’s participants to take advantage of the opportunities
and possibilities offered by the UAE, among which are a vital strategic location that connects the East
with the West and the North with the South; a competitive business environment that allows up to 100
percent foreign ownership of companies and provides of over 2000 economic activities, tax reductions,
and long-term residency options tailored for investors and businesspeople. In addition, H.E.
highlighted the presence of numerous free economic zones for establishing businesses in the country,
in addition to a comprehensive economic legislative framework that encourages their expansion into
the new economy sectors.

Commenting on the conference, Saad Osseiran, Head of Private Bank Middle East at Deutsche Bank,
said: “As we mark 26 years of Deutsche Bank’s presence in the UAE, beginning in Abu Dhabi, we
were proud to co-host this important platform with Investopia. The conference underscored the UAE’s
ongoing efforts to position itself as a destination for forward-looking investment and economic
partnership. Our collaboration with Investopia reflects a shared ambition and dedication to connect
global capital with high-potential opportunities in the UAE. The discussions highlighted how family
businesses and emerging sectors can play a central role in attracting investment and shaping the
country’s next phase of growth. We look forward to building on the dialogue and momentum generated
during this conference to support the UAE’s long-term economic vision”

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