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3/4/24, 5:34 PM Investopia's third edition stimulates investment flows in new economic sectors
various parts of the world and provides them with the largest database of
investment opportunities.

Bin Touq said, "The UAE economy - thanks to the vision of its wise leadership - is

taking steady steps towards ensuring sustainable growth and competitiveness, and

we are moving closer to achieving the economic goals of the We the UAE 2031
vision, by doubling the country's GDP to reach AED3 trillion. By the next decade,

the UAE will take the number one position globally in the development of proactive
legislation for new economic sectors." He then explained that there were more than

788,000 companies registered in the UAE by the end of 2023, which contributes to
achieving the goal of having one million companies by the year 2031.

In his keynote address, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Managing Director and CEO of

Mubadala Investment Company, elaborated on investment opportunities in the new

economy sectors highlighting the importance of economic integration, innovating
new investment methods and smartly responding to the challenges and investment
opportunities arising from the recent global economic shifts. Moreover, he reviewed

Mubadala's plans to expand into the sectors of sustainable energy, artificial

intelligence, technology, health and digital infrastructure.

Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital, said,
"The UAE stands out globally with a competitive business environment with great

entrepreneurial potential, which supports its position as a leading economic hub at
the regional and global levels. The UAE is always seen as a country of the future

with a diversified and competitive economy. It is also an ideal place to live and

boasts an incubating environment that attracts bright minds and talents from all over
the world."

Shamsa Al Falasi, CEO of Citibank Group - UAE, said, "We are pleased to join the

third edition of Investopia and contribute to enriching dialogues and discussions on
some of the most important global trends related to the economy and the society as

a whole. As we celebrate our 60th founding anniversary in the UAE this year, we
look forward to enhancing our contributions to strengthening the country's position

as a leading global hub for financial services, and an ideal place for economic and

investment thought-leaders to converge."

Investopia 2024 is being held in partnership with Mubadala Investment Company,

ADQ, Crypto.com, Standard Chartered, Citibank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Emirates

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