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vertical landing aircraft (eVTOL), thus enhancing its position as a leading global centre
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 which 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 emphasised 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

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