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Investopia Tokyo explores investment and financing opportunities in Japanese markets in fintech, new economy
Bin Touq: ‘Investopia Tokyo’ creates promising economic and investment opportunities for the UAE and Japanese business
communities

‘Investopia Tokyo’ will also focus on entrepreneurship and advanced manufacturing. (Photo Credit: UAE Ministry of Economy)
Published: Mon 23 Dec 2024, 1:21 PM Last updated: Mon 23 Dec 2024, 1:25 PM
Investopia has launched a new edition of its global dialogues titled ‘Investopia Tokyo,’ aimed at catalyzing
investment in the new economy, financial services, advanced manufacturing, entrepreneurship, small and medium
enterprises (SMEs), and technology sectors. The initiative also highlighted emerging global trends in fast-growing
industries and modern financing trend s in the UAE, Japanese and Asian markets.
Collaborative organization and key participants
Organized in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Investment, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and
Industry, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the
event was held by Investopia yesterday, in the Japanese capital, Tokyo. Key dignitaries included His Excellency
Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE minister of Economy and chairman of Investopia, Her Excellency Alia bint Abdulla
Al Mazrouei, UAE minister of State for Entrepreneurship, His Excellency Mohammed Abdul Rahman Al Hawi,
undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment, His Excellency Shihab Ahmed Al Faheem, ambassador of UAE to
Japan, and Dr. Jean Fares, CEO of Investopia. The event also witnessed the participation of over 150 leaders,
decision-makers, businessmen, investors, economic experts and entrepreneurs.
Strengthening UAE-Japan economic ties
H.E. Bin Touq said: “The UAE and Japan share a rich history of fruitful cooperation, characterized by strategic
relations and strong economic and investment ties. Japan has always been a key partner of the UAE in the new
economy, investment, technology, and innovation sectors. Today, through the ‘Investopia Tokyo’ event presents a
unique opportunity to further enhance the economic partnership between the two friendly countries in these vital
sectors, fostering growth and sustainability in line with their shared visions for the future.”
Unlocking investment opportunities
H.E. asserted that the discussion sessions and roundtable meetings at ‘Investopia Tokyo’ offers a platform to unlock
promising economic and investment opportunities for businesses in both the UAE and Japan. “These engagements
also enhance the appeal of both markets for investments in vital and sustainable sectors. Hosting a new edition of
Investopia Global Dialogues in Japan underscores the importance of the Japanese business community as a vital
partner for the UAE’s private sector. Japan is also one of the largest economies in the world and a home to new
economic fields, especially technology and innovation,” H.E. Bin Touq said.
UAE’s economic transformation
H.E. Bin Touq continued: “Thanks to the directives of our wise leadership, the UAE has witnessed a remarkable
transformation in diversifying its national economy, with non-oil sectors now contributing 75 percent to the country’s
GDP. This reflects the UAE’s rapid progress in transitioning to an innovative economic model based on flexibility and
sustainability and moving steadily towards becoming the global center of the new economy by the next decade in line
with the goals outlined in ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision.”
Long-standing UAE-Japan relations

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