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12/28/24, 7:11 PM Hosting AIM Congress in Abu Dhabi reinforces UAE’s position as FDI hub

AIM Congress 2025 aims to attract more than 25,000 prominent figures from 180 countries
around the world, with the participation of 1,500 artificial intelligence companies and 500
startups. The event is expected to feature over 1,000 speakers in more than 350 discussion

sessions.

Further, AIM Congress 2025 highlights the collaborative efforts that have enhanced its

success for over a decade, through its long-term strategic partnerships with over 330 partners
from reputable institutions, companies, and organisations from all over the world.

The event will discuss 8 key themes: Foreign Direct Investment, Global Trade, Startups and
Unicorns, Future Cities, Future Finance, Global Manufacturing, Digital Economy, and

Entrepreneurs.

The organising committee of the event have introduced two new themes on Global Trade and
Global Manufacturing due to their growing importance for emerging economies and the

changing priorities of the global investment community.

This ensures that discussions cover all sectors and the latest trends and developments in the
global investment landscape, addressing current and future challenges to stimulate and attract

global investments while maintaining sustainability standards and employing advanced
technologies, which contributes to a balanced, prosperous, and sustainable global economy.

The themes of AIM Congress 2025 cover various sectors, including smart agriculture, energy,

infrastructure, finance and capital markets, information and communication technology,
industry, medical tourism, biotechnology, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, international
trade, logistics and transport, water technology, tourism, and education.

The Global Trade theme, under the slogan "Digitizing the International Trade & the

Sustainability and Transparency of Global Supply Chains," will explore the latest trends,
challenges, and opportunities associated with it, aiming for a comprehensive understanding of
the global investment landscape and developing actionable strategies to harness the potential

of foreign direct investment and international trade to drive economic growth and attract more
investments.

The Global Manufacturing theme, under the slogan "From 4.0 to 5.0: Leveraging Industry &
Bringing Advanced Factories to Life," will focus on transforming manufacturing ecosystems,

enhancing product innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainability, contributing to
business resilience, fostering innovation, and creating new economic opportunities, as well as
improving the quality of life by providing solutions that meet consumer needs faster and more
efficiently.

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