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Press Release

Investopia to host inaugural Global Talks in Tashkent in 2026 in

collaboration with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Investments, Industry
and Trade

Event to be held in partnership with Tashkent International Investment Forum
2026

Abu Dhabi, June 18, 2025:

Investopia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Investment,
Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan to host the inaugural edition of Investopia Global
Talks in Tashkent in 2026. The event will be held in collaboration with the Tashkent International
Investment Forum (TIIF) 2026. The MoU was signed by Dr. Jean Fares, CEO of Investopia, and
His Excellency Shokhrukh Gulamov, Deputy Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade of
Uzbekistan.

The strategic partnership establishes a significant platform to strengthen connections and foster
engagement between business communities in the UAE, Uzbekistan, and across Central Asia.
Investopia – Tashkent will offer a dynamic venue for exploring promising economic and
investment opportunities in the new economy sectors of the UAE, Uzbekistan, and broader Asian
markets. The initiative also aims to promote impactful public-private partnerships and channel
investments into key sectors in both the UAE and Uzbekistan, while shaping emerging trends in
investment and finance across the region. TIIF, held under the patronage of the President of
Uzbekistan, is one of Central Asia’s premier investment forums, which makes it an ideal partner
for Investopia Global Talks.

H.E. Laziz Kudratov, Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan,
said: “In 2026, Tashkent will host the first edition of Investopia Global Talks in Central Asia, in
collaboration with TIIF. Launched by the UAE, Investopia is a global investment platform that
connects investors, governments, and enterprises to new economic opportunities. Previous editions
have been held in cities such as Tokyo and Milan. The Tashkent edition will convene investors,
decision-makers, and business leaders to explore opportunities in renewable energy, digital
technologies, infrastructure, and agriculture, serving as sectors that are pivotal to Uzbekistan’s
economic growth. This collaboration represents a significant step toward positioning Uzbekistan
as the region's key investment hub and building long-term relations across markets.”