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3/4/25, 3:51 PM investopia 2025 Announces the Ranking of 100 Companies of the Future for 2024 - برﻌﻟا لﺎﻣﻋﻷا داور ﺔﺻﻧﻣ | ﻲﺑرﻋ تﻧإ
The “100 Companies of the Future” initiative— a joint effort between the Ministry of Economy and the
Government Development and Future Office— announced the companies selected for the 2024 list after

successfully completing the evaluation process and meeting the required criteria.

The list features the top 100 startups contributing to the competitiveness of future economy sectors in the UAE.

The announcement was made in the presence of Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and President
of Investopia; Aliya bint Abdullah Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship; and Ahoud bint Khalfan

Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and Future.

The announcement was held as part of the fourth edition of Investopia 2025, taking place in Abu Dhabi on
February 26–27, 2025.

In this context, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and President of Investopia, stated:”The UAE,
under the wise guidance of its leadership, has made great strides toward transitioning into new economy sectors.

Since its inception, Investopia has embraced a forward-looking vision that supports the growth of innovative
startups and encourages them to adopt modern technological applications across various vital economic sectors.

Hosting Investopia’s ‘100 Companies of the Future’ initiative for the second consecutive year confirms our
national efforts to enhance the competitiveness of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, cementing the UAE’s position

as an attractive destination for future projects and a leading hub of creativity and innovation.”

He added:”Through this initiative, we are committed to providing all the opportunities and resources that our
national talent and startups need to develop more successful ideas and projects, thereby serving the community

and supporting the nation’s transition toward a new knowledge-based and innovative economic model.”

Aliya Al Mazrouei commented:”‘100 Companies of the Future’ supports the UAE’s vision to make the national
economy more dynamic and competitive on a global scale, build a comprehensive base of human and productive
capital, and create an advanced, innovative environment that shapes future economic sectors.”

She explained that the initiative achieved an 11% increase in the total number of applications received in 2024
compared to 2023, with most applications coming from the fintech, sustainability, and creative industries sectors.

She further added: “The initiative opens up new horizons for entrepreneurs and owners of small and medium-
sized enterprises to expand their ideas and projects in the new and sustainable economy sectors.

It also facilitates effective networking with a broad array of investment funds and global investors, as well as

access to the latest practices and trends in financing mechanisms for SMEs.”
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