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Press Release

deepening collaboration with our partners in the Cypriot government and private sector through
new projects in sectors such as the new economy, energy, education, transport and logistics, and
technology.” H.E. further noted that holding Investopia Global – Mediterranean in Cyprus reflects
the strength and depth of the economic partnership between the two friendly nations.

New platform enhancing economic cooperation between the UAE and Mediterranean
countries

During his participation in a session titled “Bridging Prosperity: Unlocking GCC–Eastern
Mediterranean Synergies,” H.E. Bin Touq stated: “Today marks the launch of the first milestone
of Investopia Global in Cyprus, through which we aim to build a new bridge of fruitful economic
and investment cooperation between the UAE and the Mediterranean region. The UAE views this
region as a strategic economic partner, and we believe that fostering GCC–Mediterranean
economic synergy presents a vital opportunity to establish a resilient, diversified, and innovation-
driven economic model - one that supports comprehensive development at both regional and global
levels.”

He added: “Through the diverse sessions of this edition of Investopia Global Talks, we aim to
chart new avenues of collaboration between the public and private sectors across sustainable fields,
including renewable energy, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), infrastructure,
innovation, technology, tourism, culture, education, and scientific research. These efforts are
designed to drive sustainable economic growth across both regions.”

Six panel sessions at Investopia Global – Mediterranean 2025

Discussions explored the strategic geographic positioning of the GCC and Mediterranean countries
in fostering joint economic relations and unlocking new avenues for growth amid ongoing global
economic shifts. The sessions highlighted opportunities to establish strategic partnerships across
key sectors, including energy, trade, infrastructure, tourism, and innovation. They also reviewed
emerging investment prospects linking the UAE with Mediterranean markets, emphasizing the
region’s growing significance as a strategic financial and trade hub that facilitates cross-border
investment.

Participants also examined national strategies and progressive regulatory frameworks designed to
attract private capital, alongside the UAE’s pivotal role in developing seaports and maritime
infrastructure to enhance regional trade and logistics. Further discussions addressed global
investment trends, rising government expenditure on infrastructure, technology, and clean energy,
as well as evolving tourism policies aimed at supporting economic diversification. The sessions
underscored tourism’s vital role in fostering cultural understanding and social cohesion, and
emphasized regional efforts to strengthen strategic tourism partnerships between GCC and Eastern
Mediterranean countries, recognizing the sector’s importance in deepening economic and cultural
ties between the two regions.