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6/12/25, 5:02 PM Investopia Global launches New Economy Talks in Cyprus to boost UAE–Mediterranean investment partnerships
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
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.
Global trends shaping the digital economy, the role of shipping as a vital enabler of economic development, the impact of
technological advancements on the future of global trade, and the latest investment developments in energy and advanced
technologies for clean water treatment also formed part of the discussions.

Roundtable discussions and bilateral meetings between the UAE and Cyprus
The event also featured a series of roundtable discussions and bilateral meetings between UAE and Cypriot representatives
from both the public and private sectors. These engagements aimed to strengthen ties between the two countries’ business
communities, support the mutual leveraging of investment opportunities, facilitate trade and investment flows, and explore
prospects for collaboration across key economic sectors of shared interest.

This edition marked the 16th in the Investopia Global Talks series and the first to be held in the Mediterranean region. It builds on
the success of the ‘Investopia Europe’ edition, held in Milan in May, and will be followed by a series of upcoming global events in

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