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The visit will witness the launch of the second edition of Investopia Global Talks in
Europe - Investopia London, under the theme “UAE-British Financial Services:
Partnership for the Future,” to be held on Jan.31, 2024.

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The event will feature four sessions exploring promising investment opportunities and
sharing the latest experiences and practices in the fintech sector. It will encourage the
international business community to explore and expand to this vital sector, in addition
to facilitating dialogue on global trends for investment in fast-growing sectors and
activities, particularly clean energy and the green economy.

The event is expected to draw the participation of more than 300 attendees including
leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, entrepreneurs and economists from around the world.

During the visit, Bin Touq will hold several bilateral meetings with British government
officials and ministers, including those with Greg Hands, Secretary of State for Trade
Policy at the UK Department of Business and Trade; and Bim Afolami, Economic
Secretary to the Treasury.

The meetings will explore promising investment opportunities and maximize benefits
available for the UAE and British private sectors in order to serve the development of
both economies. The visit is also expected to witness the signing of a series of
memorandums of cooperation between the two countries in the technology and financial
services sectors.

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, announced
the details of the upcoming edition of the Investopia summit, which will be held in Abu
Dhabi on 28 and 29 of February, 2024, under the theme “Emerging Economic Frontiers:
Investing in Fast-Growing Sectors in the New Economy.” It is set to draw the
participation of a number of prominent local and international figures including investors,
government officials, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs.

The announcement was made during a press conference held recently, in the presence
of Investopia partners, and more than 75 officials and investors from the government
and private sectors at the local, regional, and global levels. The press conference
witnessed the signing of eight MoUs between Investopia and its prominent partners for
the third edition, which includes the General Civil Aviation Authority in the UAE (GCAA),
“SALT”, a global forum for entrepreneurship and investment, EFG Consulting, Standard
Chartered Bank, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and Citibank, who will
collaborate in organising Investopia 2024.

Bin Touq said: “The Investopia summit is one of the most important projects of the UAE
in transitioning towards the new economic model and stimulating investment in future
economic sectors. The summit has succeeded in presenting a unique and innovative
model for global investment events, and building partnerships with global institutions

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