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3/4/25, 10:33 AM First day of Investopia 2025 outlines features of global investment in new economy
to reduce exposure to risks resulting from political unrest, and possible future scenarios and their impact
on the global economy.

In this context, Naguib Sawiris said: “In light of the changing geopolitical landscape, there is an urgent
need to adopt flexible investment strategies capable of facing challenges. Egypt has great economic

potential, especially with the recovery of the tourism sector and the improvement of exports, as exports
recently reached about $1.5 billion, supporting the currency’s stability. He pointed out that in light of
investors’ search for stable economic environments, the UAE emerges as an ideal economic
environment that encourages investors to move to it and benefit from the possibilities it provides, which

explains the move of about 1,500 Egyptian companies to Abu Dhabi during the past period, benefiting
from the supportive investment environment and economic stability provided by the UAE.”

“Despite global challenges and an 8% decline in global FDI inflows, Türkiye recorded a 5.6% increase in
FDI inflows in 2024 compared to the previous year, reflecting the positive impact of Türkiye’s
comprehensive reform agenda and new economic vision. These structural reforms continue to

strengthen Türkiye’s position as a flexible and attractive investment destination and consolidate its role
as a global hub where opportunities intersect and investments flourish,” said Burak Daglioğlu, Head of
the Turkish Presidency’s Investment Office. “Our cooperation with our GCC partners remains a key pillar

of our strategy to create synergies between Türkiye and the GCC countries, as we recognize the shared
potential for growth and work to deepen cooperation in key sectors, including energy, manufacturing and
technology. Türkiye is the centre of the world, and as its economy continues to grow and regional
dynamics evolve, we see new horizons for strategic partnerships,” he added.

The fifth session, titled “The Future of Healthcare: The UAE’s Path to the Future,” addressed global

expansion strategies for healthcare companies and the UAE’s role in promoting innovation in this sector,
the importance of digital transformation in medical services, and investments in health technology and
artificial intelligence in improving the quality of healthcare, with the participation of Shaista Asif, CEO of
Pure Health Group.

A group of international investment experts attended the session, “New Capital: Exploring Trends, Flows
and Opportunities”. David Livingstone, Head of Client Services at Citigroup; Alexander von zur Muhlen,
CEO of Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Germany at Deutsche Bank; and Martin Tricot,
Head of Investment Banking at First Abu Dhabi Bank.
This session addressed the factors influencing investment decisions, such as economic changes,

technological developments, and geopolitics. Participants discussed how to direct investments towards
emerging sectors, such as renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and innovation-based industries.

Continuing Investopia's role in showcasing the best development experiences, the seventh session was
titled "Building Tomorrow... Abu Dhabi's Vision for Urban Innovation", which hosted Mohammed Ali Al

Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, where he reviewed a
set of development strategies adopted by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to drive comprehensive and

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