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enterprises represent a significant portion of the industrial sector. This highlights our shared
belief in the vital role SMEs play in driving sustainable economic development.”

Investopia Europe: A new platform supporting entrepreneurs:

Her Excellency continued: “The UAE prioritizes the development of a comprehensive national
entrepreneurship ecosystem based on global best practices, recognizing its importance in

diversifying the national economy and fostering innovation across various vital sectors. Thanks

to these efforts, our country ranked first globally for the fourth consecutive year in the
2024/2025 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Report, which recognized it as the world’s
best environment for entrepreneurship and SMEs, out of 56 economies. The UAE is currently

home to more than 50 public and private business incubators and accelerators.”

Her Excellency added that Investopia Europe dialogues is a powerful new platform for
engagement, bringing together policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors from both countries

to shape future visions and strategies for SME growth.

14 panel sessions at Investopia Europe:

The latest edition of Investopia Europe dialogues, organized in partnership with strategic

partner EFG Consulting, featured 14 sessions on the UAE’s vision for building an economic
model that combines innovation and competitiveness. The sessions highlighted the UAE’s

efforts to diversify its economy, its geographic advantages, and its role as an economic hub
that attracts foreign direct investment while supporting sustainable economic development at

regional and global levels. The discussions addressed challenges facing the global economy
and potential economic scenarios amid geopolitical shifts, exploring how these challenges could

be transformed into opportunities to support SME growth.

Business environment enablers in the UAE and Italy:

The sessions explored the shared vision of the UAE and Italy to foster a more dynamic

investment environment and outlined strategies to boost bilateral investment flows in line with
the goals of both countries’ business communities. Discussions highlighted the economic
strength of Italian tourism and its key role in Italy’s development, as well as the global impact

of scientific research. The advantages offered by the UAE and Italian business ecosystems for

entrepreneurs and startups were also emphasized, particularly in fostering innovation and
creativity across vital economic sectors.

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