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o Innovative investment strategies and their role in expanding
business operations in future economic sectors.

• Showcases new models for innovative financing solutions for
entrepreneurs and the economic empowerment of women.

• Inspiring investment success stories from Future100 companies
highlighted

• Key role of women entrepreneurs in driving economic growth and
fostering a balanced entrepreneurial and family-oriented environment
highlighted

Abu Dhabi, February 27, 2025:
The Future100 initiative reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the growth of SMEs in
future economy sectors in the UAE, fostering a comprehensive investment ecosystem aligned
with technological advancements, and enhancing economic growth opportunities. This
commitment aims to drive a transformative shift in the UAE's economy and solidify the
country's position as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

It was highlighted during the initiative’s discussion sessions held on February 26 and 27,
attended by H.E. Alia bint Abdullah Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship; H.E.
Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future;
along with a diverse group of entrepreneurs, startups, investment funds, business incubators
and accelerators, and global companies specializing in technology and innovation.
These discussions took place as part of Investopia 2025, held under the patronage of H.H.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE,
and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

The initiative featured 15 sessions with 48 distinguished speakers including ministers, senior
officials, and industry experts. Discussions revolved around key topics such as artificial
intelligence, emerging technologies, tech-driven entrepreneurship, the future of SMEs,
innovative investment strategies, the role of innovation and technology in financial models,
and mechanisms to support SMEs in expanding within the new economy. Additionally, the
sessions highlighted the critical role of female entrepreneurs in generating tangible positive
impacts on society and the national economy.

Future100 Companies: Shaping the UAE’s Future Economy

The opening session featured H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei and Sarah Shaw, Executive Director of
the National CSR Fund (Majra). It highlighted the initiative’s role in empowering promising
enterprises in future economic sectors, particularly the new economy, and explored strategies
for supporting entrepreneurship and ensuring its sustainability. The speakers also emphasized
the initiative’s contribution to reinforcing the UAE’s global standing as a premier business hub.

Boosting the Future Economy