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It was highlighted during the initiative's panel sessions held recently,

attended by H.E. Alia bint Abdullah Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State

for Entrepreneurship; H.E. Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, UAE Minister of

State for Government Development and the Future; along with a diverse

group of entrepreneurs, startups, investment funds, business incubators

and accelerators, and global companies specializing in technology and

innovation.

These discussions took place as part of Investopia 2025, held under the

patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President

and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, and Chairman of the Presidential

Court.

The initiative featured 15 sessions with 48 distinguished speakers

including ministers, senior officials, and industry experts. Discussions

revolved around key topics such as artificial intelligence, emerging

technologies, tech-driven entrepreneurship, the future of SMEs,

innovative investment strategies, the role of innovation and technology in

financial models, and mechanisms to support SMEs in expanding within

the new economy. Additionally, the sessions highlighted the critical role

of female entrepreneurs in generating tangible positive impacts on

society and the national economy.

Speaking at the opening session, H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei emphasized that

the Future100 initiative has become a key enabler for the growth of the

UAE's new economy. The initiative aims to accelerate the growth of high-

potential SMEs in key future economy sectors and support their

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