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The conference provides a vital platform for building sustainable economic partnerships and
strengthening communication among the Arab and Asian business communities

• An Arab-Asian agreement to boost economic relations in the fields of trade, investment, energy, technology,
artificial intelligence, and food security

• Showcasing the UAE’s vision in enhancing economic openness and establishing fruitful partnerships with
global markets
• Informing conference participants about promising investment opportunities in the country’s new economic

sectors, as well as the attractive incentives provided by the UAE’s business environment
• Discussing the role of regional corridors in enhancing global trade flows and facilitating the movement of

investments across borders, along with the latest developments in the region’s new economy

Abu Dhabi, February 26, 2025:
Under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the

State, Deputy Prime Minister, and Head of the Presidential Court, the fourth edition of “Investopia 2025” was
held in Abu Dhabi. This edition marked the inaugural conference for business leaders and investors from the
Arab states, Central Asian countries, and Azerbaijan, under the slogan “Towards Sustainable Cooperation and

Partnership,” on February 26 in the UAE’s capital.

This edition witnessed the participation of a distinguished group of ministers, government officials, and
business leaders from the Arab and Asian regions, including His Excellency Abdullah bin Tawq Al Marri,
Minister of Economy and Head of Investopia; His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zayoudi, Minister of

State for Foreign Trade; Her Excellency Alya bint Abdullah Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for
Entrepreneurship; His Excellency Hassan Al Khateeb, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of Egypt; His

Excellency Samir Obaid, Minister of Trade and Export Development of Tunisia; His Excellency Said Ahmed
Abou, Minister of Economy and Finance of Mauritania; His Excellency Mostafa Hassan Mohamed, Minister

of Economy, Industry and Investment in the Union of the Comoros; His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin
Mohammed Al Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Qatar;

His Excellency Dr. Khalid Hanfi, Secretary General of the Arab Chambers Federation; His Excellency
Ambassador Dr. Ali bin Ibrahim Al Maliki, Assistant Secretary General and Head of the Economic Affairs
Sector at the Arab League; His Excellency Khaled bin Ali bin Salem Al Sanidi, Assistant Secretary General

for Economic and Development Affairs at the GCC Secretariat; His Excellency Tarek Al Sharif, Vice
President of the Arab Businessmen’s Union; His Excellency Shokhrukh Ghulamov, Deputy Minister of

Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan; and His Excellency Samed Bashirli, Deputy Minister of
Economy of Azerbaijan.

His Excellency Abdullah bin Tawq Al Marri, in his opening remarks at the conference, affirmed that
Investopia’s hosting of this economic event reflects the UAE and the Ministry of Economy’s commitment to

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