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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 government entities dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship, as well as
50 business incubators and accelerators across public and private sectors.”

She also highlighted the UAE’s key initiatives to foster entrepreneurship, including Riyada Fund
– A AED 300 million incentive program encouraging graduates to enter entrepreneurship and
fostering a national entrepreneurial mindset. Another notable initiative is the Youth

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