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4/10/25, 4:41 PM AIM Congress 2025 kicks off in Abu Dhabi on Monday with 20,000 participants
The United Arab Emirates achieved remarkable milestones in foreign trade during 2024, surpassing
AED 3 trillion in total trade volume for the first time in its history—equivalent to approximately USD 817
billion. This significant growth reflects the success of the UAE's economic policies in strengthening its
position as a global trade hub.

As part of its effort to enhance economic relations, the UAE signed CEPAs (Comprehensive Economic
Partnership Agreements) with countries such as India, Indonesia and Turkey. Those agreements
contributed to a 42.3% increase in non-oil trade in 2024, accounting for almost 25% of the UAE's total
non-oil exports which reached AED 561.2 billion.

These achievements and trade agreements reflect the UAE's strategic vision to solidify its position as a
global trade and investment hub, reaffirming its commitment to fostering a resilient and open economic
environment connected to international markets.

Leaders' Panel

As part of the congress's agenda, the "Leaders' Panel on New Globalization and Its Impact on
Investment Trends" will bring together a panel of distinguished global leaders to discuss the dynamic

transformation of the global investment landscape. The session will also highlight the rise of emerging
markets, their impact on capital flows, advancements in technology and shifts in economic power
dynamics.

The panel will explore how Entrepreneurs are navigating the evolving investment landscape, from

traditional assets to cryptocurrencies and how emerging regulations are influencing investment
decisions. As well as the challenges and opportunities presented by those transformations in the pursuit
of a more equitable, interconnected global economy.

Panel Discussions and Diverse Events

AIM Congress 2025 will feature a diverse range of events, including forums, panel discussions,

workshops, high-level meetings, an exhibition, AIM Investment Awards, Startup Pitch Competition, AI
World Championship, country investment destination, AIM Business Incubator and AIM Investment
Fund.

The panel discussions and events fall under eight portfolios: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Global

Trade, Startups and Unicorns, Future Cities, Future Finance, Global Manufacturing, Digital Economy,
and Entrepreneurs.

The congress will cover diverse sectors, including intelligent agriculture, energy, infrastructure, finance
and capital markets, ICT, manufacturing, medical tourism, biotechnology, medical technology,
pharmaceuticals, international trade, logistics and transportation, water technology, tourism and

education.

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