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Press Release

Investopia Global launches New Economy Talks in Cyprus to boost
UAE–Mediterranean investment partnerships

Event draws participation of 300 VIPs including ministers, senior government officials,
businessmen, and private sector representatives

Abu Dhabi, June 11, 2025:

In the presence of H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of
Investopia, Investopia launched the inaugural edition of its Global Talks series, Investopia Global
– Mediterranean, in Cyprus. This new edition aims to strengthen investment partnerships between
the UAE and Mediterranean countries across key sectors of the new economy, including tourism,
entrepreneurship, innovation, clean energy, renewable energy, transport, and logistics. It also
provides a platform for exchanging insights and perspectives on global trends in financing tools,
with a focus on sustainable and innovative finance solutions, including fintech.
Held in collaboration with IMH, the event welcomed the participation of over 300 attendees,
including ministers, government officials, private sector representatives, investors, entrepreneurs,
and decision-makers from the UAE, Lebanon, Cyprus, Greece, and across Europe. Prominent
participants included H.E. Giorgos Papanastasiou, Cyprus Minister of Energy, Commerce and
Industry; H.E. Kostas Koumis, Cyprus Deputy Minister of Tourism; H.E. Olga Kefalogianni,
Greek Minister of Tourism; H.E. Laura Lahoud, Lebanon’s Minister of Tourism; H.E. Mohammed
Al Hawi, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Investment; Stavros Stavrou, President of the
Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Philokypros Roussounides, Secretary General of the
Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Thanos Michaelides, CEO of Thanos Hotels &
Resorts.

H.E. Bin Touq affirmed that the UAE and Cyprus share strategic relations and a strong economic
partnership across all areas of mutual interest. These bilateral ties are supported by the wise
leadership of both nations and guided by a shared vision to expand cooperation and partnership
across various sectors, advancing prosperity and wellbeing for their peoples.

1,850 Cypriot companies operating in the UAE

H.E. said: “Economic cooperation between the UAE and Cyprus continues to grow steadily.
Today, UAE markets are home to approximately 1,850 Cypriot companies operating across a wide
range of sectors. Cyprus also serves as a vital economic gateway for the expansion of Emirati
companies into key European markets, thanks to its strategic location. We look forward to