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12/28/24, 7:15 PM AIM Congress forges global partnerships for economic growth | Emirates News Agency
UAE’s position as a global destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, an international hub for trade

and business, and a model for the positive impact of foreign investments – both inbound and outbound – in
driving comprehensive development and sustainable growth.

This came in the press conference held this morning, Monday, at the Emirates News Agency (WAM) theatre in

Abu Dhabi, to announce the partners of the 14th edition of AIM Congress 2025 along with a number of key
stakeholders, government officials, ambassadors, international organisation representatives, and local and

global media.
Dawood Al Shezawi, President of AIM Global Foundation and Chairman of The Organising Committee, said,

"AIM Congress represents an exceptional global platform that brings together thought leaders, decision-

makers, and entrepreneurs from around the world to exchange ideas and visions on the future of global
investment.

"This year, we focused on adding new themes that reflect global economic transformations and the priorities

of the business community, ensuring a comprehensive and sustainable discussion that meets the aspirations
of emerging economies and addresses the challenges and opportunities posed by the changing investment

landscape. Our goal is to enhance international cooperation and support innovation in order to achieve a

more balanced and prosperous global economic system."
Al Shezawi added, “AIM Congress is proud of its partnership with a distinguished array of institutions,

companies, and organizations from all over the world who share our vision of enhancing economic
development and international cooperation. Through these ongoing and renewed partnerships, we will

continue our collective efforts to facilitate communication and collaboration among all summit participants. We

look forward to continuing this fruitful cooperation, contributing to stimulating growth and economic and
investment development between the UAE and countries worldwide, to create a brighter future."

Juma Mohammed Al Kait, Assistant Under-Secretary for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Economy,
signed memoranda of understanding with partners of the AIM Congress 2025. This included the signing of a

memorandum of understanding with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, represented by

Saeed Ali Obaid Al Fazari, Executive Director of the Strategic Affairs Sector.
ADGM, the partner of Future Finance portfolio was represented by Abdulla Al Suwaidi, Chief Support Services

Officer. Abu Dhabi Chamber, partner of global trade portfolio was represented by Shamis Ali Khalfan Al

Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman of and managing director.
In the presence of Mohamed Al Hammadi, Director-General of WAM, Jamal Nasser Al Suwaider, Executive

Director of the News Content Sector at WAM, signed as the official media partner.

Afif Barhoumi, Investment Promotion Expert, signed on behalf of the Investment Technology Promotion Office
(ITPO), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) – Bahrain. Helmut von Struve, CEO of

Siemens in the UAE and Middle East, signed as a partner for the Global Manufacturing portfolio.

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