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3/4/25, 4:01 PM First day of Investopia 2025 outlines features of global investment in new economy
global center for digital investment, as it includes the largest Bitcoin mining facility with a capacity of 250
megawatts.

In a session titled “From Real Estate to Globalization,” Sarah Shaw, Executive Director of the National
Social Responsibility Fund “Majra,” interviewed Hussain Sajwani, CEO of Damac Properties, where the

future of the real estate market in the UAE and the impact of economic developments on the real estate
sector were reviewed. Participants discussed balanced urban expansion, the move towards sustainable
projects, and the role of smart technology in improving the real estate sector.

During the session, Hussain Sajwani stressed the importance of sustainability, that it is not limited to the

business community, and that caring for the environment is a collective responsibility that requires the
combined efforts of all, starting with the smallest member of the family. In this context, Sajwani praised
the Damac Lagoons project for obtaining the “LEED” Platinum certificate as the first major residential
community in the UAE to receive this award concerned with environmental sustainability.

The session, "Protecting Investments in Precious Metals: Potential Risks", discussed the importance of

protecting investments in precious metals, given their vital role in promoting economic growth, and how
to benefit from mutual experiences to develop strategies and action plans that support the protection of
investments in precious metals. Hamad Abdullah Al Hammadi, Deputy Group CEO at ADQ, and Philip
Clegg, Managing Partner of Orion Abu Dhabi attended the session.

Hamad Al Hammadi said: “The mining sector is one of the strategic pillars for supporting the security of
global supply chains, especially in light of the challenges associated with the concentration of production
of basic metals in a limited number of countries. From this standpoint, ADQ's $1.2 billion investment, in
partnership with Orion Abu Dhabi, enhances our role in securing supplies of vital raw materials for
national industries, such as Emirates Steel and Emirates Global Aluminium, and supports financial and

investment partnerships in emerging markets. We are working to develop an integrated system that
ensures the sustainability of strategic resources and enhances the competitiveness of the national
economy in vital sectors, especially those related to the electrical transformation and future industries.”

The first day of Investopia 2025 included 11 roundtable meetings attended by a large group of ministers

and prominent government officials at the regional and international levels, as well as representatives of
global companies and major investment funds operating in the fields of the new economy, technology,
clean energy, circular economy, venture capital, social responsibility, financial and banking services, and
digital health.

These meetings addressed a series of diverse economic topics, including enhancing international

dialogue and discussion to develop more ideas and projects that support building innovative strategies
for the circular economy, supporting the establishment of new partnerships that contribute to
strengthening economic and investment ties between the region and prominent regional and global

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