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4/30/24, 9:25 AM Investopia 2024 emphasizes importance of driving new economy projects in artificial intelligence, fintech, healthcare & environmen…
Investopia 2024 emphasized that Fintech is a highly promising and rapidly developing sector within
the investment landscape. Fintech encompasses a wide range of fields such as payment services,
transfers, microfinance, insurance, regulation, cybersecurity, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies.
The speakers underlined the convenience and flexibility of investing in Fintech compared to other
economic activities. They also acknowledged the considerable growth in investment opportunities
within this crucial sector, as well as the expanding base of investors interested in funding various
fintech-related activities and fields, particularly digital assets.
Role of sustainability, financial stability & technology in successful investments in the sports
industry
During the latest Investopia sessions, experts noted that the success of investment in the sports
industry depends on a holistic approach based on sustainability and financial stability. Technology
and community responsibility will play a prominent role in shaping the future of sports investment at
the global level, enhancing audiences’ experiences while attending matches and expanding their
access to sports.
They also reported that emerging markets have promising investment opportunities in many sports
activities, with the potential to be exploited in an ideal manner. Sports projects based on
collaboration between the government and private sectors are a major catalyst for promoting growth
and innovation in the ever-evolving global sports landscape.
Discussions during the Investopia sessions noted that the realities of women’s sport are gradually
changing, and working to increase their diversity will create more investment opportunities, which will
support the value of sports activities and sectors at the global level. Investors and entrepreneurs
must therefore view sports through broader perspectives and comprehensively, especially in light of
promising investment prospects for women’s sport.
UAE’s commitment to sustainability & innovation in the aviation sector
Speakers highlighted the importance of continuously developing investment strategies for the future
of the aviation and tourism industry, the transformative potential of electric helicopters and the
reliance on sustainable fuels. The speakers reviewed the UAE’s pioneering experience in the
commitment to sustainability and innovation in the aviation sector and its role in promoting the
growth and sustainability of the UAE economy, as well as the country’s desire to expand the field of
electric take-off and vertical landing aircraft (eVTOL), thus enhancing its position as a leading global
center for the aviation sector.
Prompt Action to Address Climate Change
Participating experts stressed the need for urgent action on climate change and addressing
environmental challenges in an effective and integrated manner, and for action to provide catalysts
to encourage investment in environmental sustainability. The need to develop new strategies that are
adaptable to geopolitical variables and other factors that pose a challenge to global economic
resilience was also highlighted.

Investing in people and talent
Investopia sessions drew attention to the importance of increasing investments from governments
and the private sector in the human component and talent as one of the most important strategic
elements in economic and social development. This is necessary to meet the future needs of
societies and enable talents and brilliant minds to innovate and develop advanced digital
applications that contribute to providing solutions to support economic growth.
Embracing innovation to meet global economic challenges
Speakers noted that creating an enabling environment to promote innovation and build
entrepreneurial enterprises based on creativity and excellence is critical to meeting global economic
challenges. The government sector’s focus on reducing carbon emissions and driving digital
transformation would support the competitiveness of that environment and enhance economic
stability.
They also emphasized the UAE’s pivotal role in promoting artificial intelligence innovation and
developing new industries that support the future of sustainable economic development and a rapid
transition towards the digital age. The proactive approach adopted by the UAE to shift from carbon-
intensive industries to sustainable initiatives such as the significant expansion of clean energy was
also highlighted. Speakers pointed out the UAE as a model for building a future economy based on
innovation, knowledge and sustainability.

Flexible fiscal policies enhance resilience to shocks and reduce risks
Investopia sessions noted that governments’ desire to adopt competitive economic legislation,
flexible fiscal policies and tax facilities is key to overcoming the uncertainty of the global economic
landscape, containing shocks and reducing risks for emerging economies.
In addition, the speakers pointed out that the developing countries face many current challenges,
including high inflation rates and failure to effectively meet their citizens’ needs. This calls for the
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