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Recognizing Economic Impact and Collaborative Growth

One of the standout features of the SuperBridge Summit is its role as a catalyst for economic growth. Reflecting on last year’s
edition, founder sponsor Trip.com Group not only opened a new office in Dubai but also launched significant travel expansion

initiatives within the region. Their strategic partnerships with regional tourism authorities—with bodies like the Department of
Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, Qatar Tourism, and the Saudi Tourism Authority—highlight the summit’s influence on
fostering collaboration among businesses across the Middle East.

As Trip.com continues as the title sponsor for the second consecutive year, their commitment to the summit underscores its
potential to drive technological innovation, economic development, and ultimately nurture the next generation of industry

leaders who are essential to the region’s future.

Transitioning Economies: A Shift from Oil Dependency

This summit will shine a spotlight on a profound transformation underway in the Middle East: the shift from an oil-dependent

economy to one driven by innovation and diversification. Several free-trade agreements are fostering international investment
and technological advancement, setting the stage for a burgeoning regional economy that is slowly penetrating other markets,

particularly ASEAN, which experts project will emerge as the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2030.

Experts will discuss how abundant resources and strategic governance structures have fueled this rapid growth while also
addressing the pivotal challenges posed by climate change. The need for a collaborative approach to energy transitions is
increasingly evident and will be a key focus area for summit discussions.

Innovations in the Financial Sector

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