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decision-makers, enhancing foreign direct investment flows into the UAE. The fifth edition will also see participation
from wealth holders and capital investors, sovereign wealth funds, prominent government officials and policymakers,
and business communities from various regions.

Investopia 2026 will be supported by a robust network of government and private sector partners, including the UAE
Ministry of Investment, ADQ Holding, Mubadala, National Fund for Corporate Social Responsibility , Emirates
Development Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, WIO Banking Services, Zero One Hundred, Middle East Economy,

SIEF , DHL, EFG Consulting, Euro Atlantic Consulting & Investment, NG9 Holding, and Solaax. These strategic
partnerships aim to advance the UAE's economic growth agenda, support business development, and create
sustainable investment opportunities in emerging markets.

The fourth edition of Investopia, held in 2025, witnessed an unprecedented turnout of over 3,000 participants from 20
countries, including 132 distinguished speakers, 19 government ministers, business figures, and economic experts.
The event hosted 42 panel discussions and 16 roundtable meetings, significantly contributing to investment dialogue,
economic cooperation, and knowledge exchange. Key outcomes included strengthening the UAE's reputation as a
global investment hub, enhancing international cooperation between advanced and emerging economies, promoting

circular economy initiatives and green investment, and facilitating high-level partnerships across economic sectors
like fintech, AI, and healthcare.

The fourth edition also introduced three major business forums, fostering economic collaboration between the UAE
and other regions. Investopia 2026 aims to build upon this success, serving as a catalyst for the UAE’s long-term
vision of economic diversification and sustainable growth. It will further position Abu Dhabi as a pivotal global
investment hub, connecting economies from the East to the West and promoting investment in emerging economy
sectors such as AI, space, fintech, e-commerce, and the circular economy.

Investopia was launched in 2021 by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the UAE and
Ruler of Dubai, and Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, the UAE's Minister of Economy, as part of the Projects of the 50, a

series of initiatives aimed at boosting the UAE's economic development. The inaugural edition was held during Expo
2020, with attendees from 45 countries. Following this, Investopia launched its Global Talks series in various
international cities, including New York, Geneva, New Delhi, Mumbai, Milan, Cairo, Rabat, and Havana.

Investopia comprises three pillars: The Dialogue, a platform for discussions among leaders and innovators on
economic trends and sectors such as AI and biotechnology; The Communities, which involves interactions among
various stakeholders, including those from the private and public sectors and businesses; and The Marketplace, a
platform where fund managers and allocators can facilitate capital introductions.

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