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3/4/25, 4:02 PM First day of Investopia 2025 outlines features of global investment in new economy
especially in the transportation sector, and enhancing efforts to increase the shift to

smart transportation. Al Shorafa called on companies to contribute effectively to

this development trend and benefit from its economic and investment opportunities.

He added: "In the past seven years, the UAE has focused on advanced and digital

economic sectors, such as vertical farming, robotics and artificial intelligence, and

Abu Dhabi can represent a strong launching pad for companies to expand regionally

and globally in these vital fields."

In a session titled "The Middle East: The New Chapter," Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed

Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to His Highness the President of the State, and Eng.

Hassan Al Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of the Arab Republic

of Egypt, discussed regional economic transformations and the role of technology

and innovation in supporting emerging market growth The speakers addressed the

importance of strategic partnerships between governments and the private sector to

enhance economic integration and attract long-term investments.

Hassan Al Khatib said: "The Egyptian economy has undergone major

transformations over the past decade, witnessing fluctuations before stabilizing in

2014," noting that the Egyptian government has invested $350 billion in

infrastructure projects to enhance development, in addition to supporting the private

sector by reducing taxes and issuing flexible legislation to stimulate investment.

Inflation rates are declining and expected to return to normal levels by 2026, while

efforts continue to improve the investment environment, mainly through digital

transformation and benefiting from the UAE's experience in this field.

Given the importance of artificial intelligence in business sustainability, the ninth

session was titled "2Point Zero... as an enabler of artificial intelligence" hosted by
Mariam bint Mohammed Al Muhairi, CEO of the "2Point Zero" Group. The session

highlighted the role of artificial intelligence in developing sustainable energy

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