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MARCH 27, 2025
Next50 Discusses UAE Companies’ Access

To Investment Opportunities In New

Economy Sectors

The Next50 initiative, launched by Investopia and EMIR, held its second meeting in the presence of

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, and Hassan El Khatib,
the Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade.

The meeting, which formed part of the ‘Investopia Communities’ roundtable series at Investopia 2025 in
Abu Dhabi, was attended by more than 19 UAE companies that are part of the initiative.

The meeting discussed the UAE’s investment opportunities and potential in the economic and vital
sectors, particularly those in the new economy, and their role in enhancing the country’s attractiveness
to FDI.

During the meeting, participants explored ways to encourage UAE companies to increase their
investments and expand their business operations in prominent foreign markets at the regional and
international levels.
In this regard, Bin Touq said, “The private sector is a key partner in promoting the UAE’s sustainable
economic and social development. Therefore, we are keen to increase its investment and business
operations within and outside the country, as well as enhance its contribution to future economic and
investment strategies. These efforts will help us move closer to the achievement of the ‘We the UAE
2031’ vision’s goal to raise the country’s GDP to AED3 trillion by the next decade.”
In this regard, he emphasised the important role of the Next50 Initiative in promoting dialogue with UAE
companies and encouraging them to leverage promising investment opportunities in sectors of the new
economy across UAE markets and beyond. The initiative includes a wide range of companies working
in fintech, finance, tourism, healthcare, and other sectors. Next50 is one of the major initiatives
launched under the umbrella of Investopia to support the private sector’s economic and investment

partnerships in the UAE.

He emphasised that the meeting represents a significant step in enabling UAE’s private sector to

maximise the benefits of Investopia, a key global platform designed to stimulate investment in
emerging economic sectors. Investopia contributes to sustainable growth and innovation by connecting
investors and key stakeholders across industries and sectors. It has also expanded its reach through
global dialogues and discussions in major economic hubs within the UAE, as well as in Europe, Asia,
Africa, and the Americas—reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global partner and an influential and
attractive economic hub.

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