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Under “Investopia Communities”

Investopia 2024 launches the Next50 initiative to create investment
opportunities for UAE’s most innovative companies

H.E. Bin Touq: Next50 reinforces Investopia’s vision to foster and boost the local business
community's expansion in the realms of innovation and entrepreneurship, while simultaneously
improving its connectivity to global markets.

• The initiative offers a distinct platform for 50 CEOs and founders of successful companies
to convene as part of the Investopia Communities, to share their experiences and discuss
potential collaborations and investment opportunities.

Abu Dhabi, 1 April 2024:

In the presence of His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, the Minister of Economy and
Chairman of Investopia, Investopia launched the "Next50" initiative, in collaboration with the
renowned emerging markets research centre, EMIR. The primary objective of this initiative is to
unlock fresh investment prospects for high-potential and rapidly expanding companies within the
UAE.

The Next50 offers a unique platform for 50 top CEOs and founders who have achieved remarkable
success with their businesses and entrepreneurial ventures in the UAE market. They have
successfully enhanced operational processes, increased revenue streams, and created employment
opportunities. The primary objective of Next50 is to cultivate an environment that encourages the
exchange of knowledge, explores potential collaborations, expands investments in new economy
sectors, and facilitates local and global market growth.

His Excellency emphasized the significance of introducing the "Next50" initiative as it exemplifies
Investopia's dedication to supporting local companies and enhancing their contribution to the
country's economic growth. The initiative falls under the "Investopia Communities," aiming to
foster continuous communication between investors and government officials. It aligns with
Investopia's objectives of facilitating connections between companies and institutions and
fostering cooperative partnerships between leading investors and key economic stakeholders.

His Excellency said: "We firmly believe that the private sector plays a pivotal role in driving the
growth of the national economy. Our mission at Investopia is to support these leading companies
and equip them with the necessary resources for success. We aim to develop a knowledge-based
and innovative economy by fostering collaboration among various economic forces. We seek to
empower the local business community to compete and excel in global markets by introducing the