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4/10/25, 4:41 PM AIM Congress 2025 kicks off in Abu Dhabi on Monday with 20,000 participants
In parallel with AIM Congress, the third edition of the World Local Production Forum (WLPF) will be held
in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). The Forum brings together more than 8,000
experts and government officials from 180 countries, along with major multinational corporations.

Since its launch in 2021, the Forum has successfully established itself as a multilateral ecosystem for

the local production sector, serving as a unique global platform that unites policymakers, private sector
leaders and key stakeholders. The Forum aims to enhance cooperation, create partnerships, develop
strategies and drive collective efforts toward sustainable and high-quality local production.

2025 AIM Congress Partners

AIM Congress, which is supported by more than 400 local, international and global partners, seeks to

unify efforts, strengthen collaboration and highlight the role of investment in driving economic
development, fostering innovation and enhancing the sustainability of key sectors. Among the prominent
partners are Saud Bahwan Group (Oman) as a "Strategic Partner," Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries
(Julphar) as a "Lead Partner," Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security as a

"Gold Partner," International Development Bank as a "Gold Partner," Moroccan Agency for Investment
and Export Development as an "Gold Partner," Abu Dhabi Ports, Awqaf Abu Dhabi, and Ajman Chamber
are silver partners, Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi as the "Cultural Destination
Partner," (ADGM) as the "Future Finance Partner," Abu Dhabi Chamber as "Global Trade Partner", and

UAE Chambers as "supporting partner".

The list of partners also includes the Investment and Technology Promotion Office – United Nations
Industrial Development Organization (Bahrain), Siemens UAE and Middle East as "Global
Manufacturing Partners," IFZA, a regional leader in the UAE Smart Cities Council, GSMA, WeGo, UN-
Habitat as "Future Cities Partners," AI 360 INNOVATION and AI Alliance as "Digital Economy Partners,"

and media partners such as Emirates News Agency (WAM), Abu Dhabi Media Network, NABD Platform
and Arabian Business Magazine.

The Conference

The sessions of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) portfolio will commence with the Leaders' Panel,

titled "The Art of Diplomacy and Foreign Direct Investment as a Catalyst for Global Unity." This session
will explore the role and impact of strategic investments in promoting shared prosperity, strengthening
international relations and enhancing cultural understanding.

A distinguished group of global leaders with expertise in leveraging investments to build partnerships
and drive global stability will discuss key issues, including regional economic integration and FDI to

boost cross-border investments in Africa, the future of FDI and the role of emerging technologies in
global investment flows, the investment landscape in the geopolitical era—new challenges and
opportunities and the role of technology in shaping new investment destinations, from startups to smart
cities.

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