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Concerning the UAE's economy, Dr. Bourguignon said that what enables the country to face
the economic challenges the world is its flexibility and resilience.

In another panel, John Defterios, Professor of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi, spoke to three

government officials. H.E. Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Kingdom of
Morocco; Jose-Maria Figueres, Former President of Costa Rica; and H.E Valentino Valentini,
Deputy Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy; all contributed to a lively debate under the

theme: Navigating the New Economy: Global Economic Trends Challenging Governments
where the four discussed today's rapid economic developments, technological and digital

advancements, renewable energy and issues facing globalisation.

Another panel discussion saw H.E. Khaldoun Al Mubarak, Managing Director and CEO of
Mubadala Investment Company, present a comprehensive review of the new investment sectors

the company has identified and spoke about the necessity of innovating new investment
methods and responding intelligently to the challenges and investment opportunities arising
from recent global economic changes.

In yet another session titled 'Investing in the Creative Economy' with the renowned British

actor, musician, and director Idris Elba, Elba noted that there are several untapped investment
opportunities in the creative economy.

The opening day of Investopia 2024 also hosted a roundtable titled: 'Family Offices: Catalysing

ESG and Shaping the Future' with Standard Chartered Bank and the UAE-UK Business
Council, which acknowledged sustainability as a key pillar in the new economy.

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