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The sessions also explored the importance of localizing technology and advanced techniques
within creative industries such as fashion and discussed strategies to develop cluster economies
and economic blocs. Emphasis was placed on their potential to enhance foreign direct investment
(FDI) and facilitate the exchange of goods, technology, and knowledge. Participants examined the
competitive advantages and commercial incentives offered by free and special economic zones in
both the UAE and Italian markets. Additionally, the sessions addressed global trends in energy
sector investment, highlighting the need for diversified energy sources to meet rising global
demand while supporting the transition to a greener future.

Roundtable meetings

Additionally, the third edition of Investopia Europe hosted four high-level roundtable meetings,
bringing together key UAE entities such as the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the Dubai
Department of Economy and Tourism, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), and the
Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah). These meetings highlighted the UAE’s commercial and
logistics capabilities, investment enablers, and advanced technological infrastructure, while also
fostering economic partnerships with the Italian private sector.

Strategic partnership between G42 and iGenius

The event witnessed the announcement of a strategic partnership between G42, the leading UAE-
based artificial intelligence (AI) technology holding company, and iGenius, the Italian AI
company. The MoU was signed in the presence of H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of
Economy, and H.E. Alia Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship. Valued at
USD 600 million, the partnership aims to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence,
innovation, and digital transformation. It will engage key strategic partners - including Nvidia,
Leonardo S.p.A., and Santander - who will contribute both expertise and capital to support this
impactful collaboration

Strong participation of government officials from both countries

In addition to H.E. Bin Touq and H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei, the third edition of Investopia Europe
was attended by H.E. Adolfo Urso, Italy’s Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy; H.E. Daniela
Santanchè, Minister of Tourism of the Italian Republic; Claudia Parzani, Chairwoman of Borsa
Italiana; Ignazio La Russa, President of the Italian Senate; H.E. Attilio Fontana, President of the
Lombardy Region; H.E. Valentino Valentini, Deputy Minister of Made in Italy; Alessandro
Morelli, Undersecretary of State to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers; H.E. Maria
Gnjatović, State Secretary at the Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation
of the Republic of Serbia; H.E. Mohamed Abdulrahman Al Hawi, Undersecretary of UAE
Ministry of Investment; H.E. Mohamed Juma Al Musharrakh, CEO of Sharjah FDI Office (Invest
in Sharjah); H.E. Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO and Vice Chairman of BEEAH Group; Giulio
Tremonti, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Commission at the Italian Parliament; Dr. Jean Fares,
CEO of Investopia; Professor Giovanni Bozzetti, CEO of EFG Consulting; Stefano Barrese, Chief