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Press Release

Next50 initiative holds second meeting to discuss promoting UAE

companies' access to investment opportunities in new economy
sectors

Meeting forms part of ‘Investopia Communities’ roundtable series at Investopia

2025

Abu Dhabi, 26 March 2025 - The Next50 initiative, launched by Investopia and
EMIR, held its second meeting in the presence of H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri,
Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, and H.E. 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, H.E. 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 AED 3 trillion by the next decade.”

In this regard, His Excellency emphasized 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.

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