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exceeded international expectations. The country’s GDP recorded an average growth of 4.8%
between 2021 and 2024, while non-oil GDP growth averaged 6.2% during the same period.”

Bin Touq emphasised the UAE's commitment to maintaining a competitive legislative framework for
new economy sectors, stating: “Over the past six years, the UAE has introduced more than nine key
economic laws to support business expansion and new economy projects. These include laws on
e-commerce, copyright and related rights, trademarks, industrial property rights protection, and
digital transactions.”

Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investment and Managing Director & CEO of ADQ, stated:
"Investopia serves as a key platform offering unique opportunities to highlight the UAE’s
competitive and attractive investment landscape for both local and international investors. Through
its transformational national programs, the UAE has positioned itself as a dynamic hub for future
economy sectors, supported by world-class infrastructure, a strategic geographic location, access
to top global talent, and a business-friendly environment. In an era of rapidly evolving
macroeconomic trends, the UAE is uniquely positioned to enhance economic resilience and drive
sustainable growth."
Investopia: a catalyst for economic partnerships and future investments

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, remarked: “Over its past three
editions, Investopia has played a pivotal role in boosting investment and trade flows, strengthening
global economic cooperation, and fostering greater integration and sustainable partnerships. This
year’s edition comes at a time of rapid global economic transformations, necessitating new and
innovative solutions to reshape global trade and investment landscapes, ensuring shared and
sustainable growth for all stakeholders.”

He highlighted the UAE’s success in establishing itself as a leading platform for economic and
investment partnerships, thanks to its flexible trade policies and Comprehensive Economic
Partnership Agreements (CEPAs), which have opened new markets for UAE exports, enhanced
trade flows of goods and services, and strengthened the UAE’s position as a prime destination for
strategic investments.

To date, the UAE has signed over 19 CEPAs with key strategic markets around the world.
He added: “Through Investopia 2025, we are working to empower investors and entrepreneurs with
access to high-growth markets and foster connections between the UAE’s business community
and its global partners, supporting the expansion of emerging sectors in line with the UAE’s vision
for a more diversified and sustainable economy.”

Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, stated: “Investopia serves as a
vital platform connecting investors and venture capital funds with entrepreneurs and SMEs in the
UAE. Through initiatives like Future100 Forum and multiple panel discussions, the event brings
together top entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to explore the latest trends in innovation
and advanced technology. It also highlights the role of business accelerators and incubators in
enabling startups to access funding and global markets.”

She further noted: “The UAE today boasts a competitive regulatory and legislative environment for
entrepreneurship and SMEs, based on global best practices. The country is home to over 16

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