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Investopia 2025 was officially inaugurated by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy
and Chairman of Investopia, in the presence of several high-ranking officials, including
Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investment; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister
of State for Foreign Trade; Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship;
Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future; Dr.
Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President; Mariam bint
Mohammed Al Mheiri, CEO of 2PointZero Group; Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Managing
Director and Group CEO of Mubadala Investment Company; and Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa,
Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi.

Bin Touq said: “Investopia 2025 has attracted significant global
participation from government leaders, ministers, investors, entrepreneurs, economists,
and business pioneers from 20 countries - all gathered under one roof in the UAE to shape a
new vision for the future of investment in new economy sectors. This event fosters collaboration,
innovative thinking, and experience-sharing to connect business communities with investment
and financing opportunities in these vital sectors, which are now key drivers in building
sustainable and advanced economic models. It also aims to develop effective solutions to
geopolitical challenges impacting the global investment landscape today.”

Bin Touq added: “Through discussion panels, roundtable meetings, and global business forums,
we are committed to accelerating investors' and entrepreneurs' access to promising economic
and investment opportunities in the world's fastest-growing and emerging markets, including
the middle East, Africa, and Asia. We are also keen to leverage the UAE’s exceptional strategic
location on the global trade and investment map, serving as a vital economic hub for companies
seeking regional and international expansion. Furthermore, the UAE’s
competitive business environment offers unparalleled advantages to investors.”

He emphasised that the event aims to harness the power of investments to drive sustainable
economic growth, build resilient and adaptable economic models, and foster collaboration to
establish a strategic investment ecosystem to advance economic diversification and long-term
sustainability.

Three Pillars of Investopia
In his speech, Bin Touq outlined the three key pillars of Investopia. The first one is “Investopia
Global Dialogues”, a series of interactive sessions and events featuring business leaders,
investors, and innovators from around the world, addressing key issues shaping the global
investment landscape. Next is “Investopia Investment Communities,” a platform that enhances
continuous engagement between investors, policymakers, and the private sector across various
economic sectors worldwide. Finally, “Investopia Marketplace” is a dynamic hub connecting
global capital and investment funds, providing a comprehensive database of investment
opportunities.

The Minister of Economy highlighted: “The world is witnessing continuous economic challenges
and transformations today. This motivates us to turn these challenges into real opportunities that
reshape the global economy and offer strategic advantages. The UAE has set an exemplary
model in managing economic crises and transitions, achieving outstanding economic growth
that has 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.”

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