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Chinese sides. Xu Xiaolan, Chairman of the Chinese Institute of Electronics and Former Vice
Minister of Industry and IT of China, delivered a keynote speech titled “Developing the Robotics
Industry: New Opportunities of the Intelligent Era.” She highlighted the potential of artificial
intelligence and robotics technologies in strengthening economic partnerships between the Arab
world and China.

The summit featured a high-level dialogue session titled "Financing Innovation and Growth," which
included a Sino-Arab-American dialogue on the role of financial institutions in driving the new
economy and industrial development through international collaboration.

Speakers discussed the critical role financial institutions play in accelerating industrial
transformation and fostering innovation, emphasizing that cross-border financial cooperation is a
key enabler for supporting startups and providing entrepreneurs with the necessary funding to
develop their projects.

In the “Leveraging Cross-Border Investment to Support New Economy Growth” session,
participants explored ways to increase global investment flows and their role in supporting startups
and driving innovation. Speakers noted that economic cooperation between Arab, Chinese, and
international markets contributes to building a sustainable investment ecosystem, facilitating the
transition to the new economy by linking emerging markets with global financing opportunities.

Hamad Al Mazrouei, CEO of the ADGM Registration Authority, delivered a speech titled
"Empowering Future Workforce." He underscored that workforce empowerment has become a
fundamental pillar in driving economic growth and sustainable development.

Al Mazrouei highlighted the importance of developing digital skills and enhancing training and
qualification programs to keep pace with the rapidly evolving job market. He stressed that investing
in education and professional development is essential to ensure workforce adaptability in an era
of technological transformations while contributing to the expansion of the new economy.

As part of the summit, the session "Unveiling Tomorrow’s Minds" explored the pivotal role of
education in driving business development and preparing future global leaders to face today's
challenges while building a more sustainable future.

The session focused on how academic institutions reshape business environments to align with
rapid technological advancements and economic shifts. Speakers underscored the importance of
investing in education to equip businesses and organizations for a more competitive and dynamic
future.

During the summit, SIEF announced the signing of six new strategic partnerships with leading
institutions in the presence of Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri and Jean-Pierre Raffarin. The new partners
included Investopia, The Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological
Cooperation of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Countries, Abu Dhabi Global Market
Academy, Abu Dhabi School of Management, Hub 71, Saal, and WeCarbon.

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