Page 80 - INVESTOPIA ENGLISH PR REPORT FEBRUARY - MARCH 2025

In the presence of His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Her Excellency Alia bint
Abdullah Al Mazrouei, and Her Excellency Ohood Al Roumi

Future100 companies of 2024 announced at Investopia 2025

>> His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq: “The Future100 companies initiative continues
its efforts to enhance the UAE's position as an attractive destination for new economy
projects.”

• The initiative achieved an 11% increase in the total number of applications received
during 2024 compared to 2023, most of which were in the sectors of financial
technology, sustainability, and creative industries

Abu Dhabi, February 26, 2025:

The Future100 companies initiative, a joint initiative between the Ministry of Economy and
the Office of Government Development and the Future, announced the enterprises classified
in the list of the Future100 companies of 2024 after passing the evaluation process and
meeting the required standards. The list included the best 100 start-ups contributing to
enhancing the competitiveness of the sectors of the future economy in the UAE, in the
presence of His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy,
Chairman of Investtopia; Her Excellency Alia bint Abdullah Al Mazrouei, Minister of
State for Entrepreneurship; and Her Excellency Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister
of State for Government Development and the Future. It came during the activities of the
fourth edition of Investtopia 2025 held in Abu Dhabi over two days, February 26-27.

In this regard, His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and
Chairman of Investopia, said: “Thanks to the directives of its wise leadership, the UAE has
made great strides towards transforming into new economic sectors. Since its launch,
Investopia has adopted a forward-looking vision to support the growth of innovative start-up
businesses and encourage them to use modern technology applications in various vital
economic sectors. Therefore, Investopia’s hosting of the Future100 companies initiative for
the second year in a row confirms our national efforts to enhance the competitiveness of the
entrepreneurial environment in the country and consolidate the UAE’s position as an
attractive destination for future projects, and a leading center for creativity and innovation.”

His Excellency added: “Through this initiative, we are keen to provide all the opportunities
and capabilities that national talents and start-up companies need to develop more successful
ideas and projects that will serve the community and support the country’s efforts to
transform towards a new economic model based on knowledge and innovation.”

Her Excellency Alia Al Mazrouei said: “The Future100 companies initiative supports the
UAE’s vision to make the national economy more dynamic and competitive at the global
level, building a highly productive human capital base and creating an advanced and