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Next50 initiative meet discusses

UAE firms’ access in new sectors

26 Mar 2025

Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri along other officials during a meeting.

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

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