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the private sector and entrepreneurs, in light of the attendance of more than 3,000 participants
in the Investopia 2025 events from various countries around the world.

This year's edition of Investopia is held under the generous patronage of His Highness
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the State, Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court. The first day’s activities were
inaugurated by His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and
Chairman of Investtopia, with an opening speech in which he discussed the future of
investment in the new economy sectors in the UAE and global markets, the importance of
financing to develop circular and sustainable economic models, as well as enhancing
economic openness, building partnerships, and enhancing economic resilience to keep pace
with ongoing economic developments.

The discussion sessions focused on vital topics, most notably investment opportunities in the
new economy sectors, especially artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Other
topics related to the circular economy, how to manage wealth and impact investment in the
charitable sector, and examining transformations in the global economy in light of ongoing
geopolitical challenges, as well as mechanisms to enhance growth and competitiveness in the
financial services sector, were discussed.

Economic transformations and investment in the new economy
In detail, the first day’s agenda witnessed the first dialogue sessions entitled “Global trends
shaping the new economy”, in which Eric Robertson, Head of Global Research and Chief
Strategy Officer at Standard Chartered, participated; Dr. François Bourguignon, Honorary
President of the Paris School of Economics, and Marc Antaki, Vice President of Strategy and
Risk at Mubadala, where the session discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on global
economic and investment trends and the impact of and geopolitical transformations.
Participants discussed the importance of technology and sustainability in shaping the future
of the new economy, stressing the importance of digital transformation in creating unique
investment opportunities in the financial services sector, especially with the development of
blockchain technologies, digital payments and cryptocurrencies at a faster pace than
expected.

New Visions in Philanthropy and Impact Investing

In another session titled “Capital for Good: The Future of Philanthropy”, the focus was on the
importance of looking at philanthropy more strategically and practically creating controlled
and sustainable change rather than temporary solutions, using innovative management
methods supported by technology and data analysis.

The session was attended by His Excellency Badr Jafar, CEO of Crescent Enterprises and the
UAE’s Special Envoy for Business and Philanthropy; Tsitsi Masiyiwa, CEO and Co-Founder
of Higher Life Foundation; Baroness Ariane de Rothschild, CEO of the Edmond de
Rothschild Group; and Alfonso Garcia Mora, Vice President for Europe, Latin America and
the Caribbean at the International Finance Corporation.
The participants discussed the importance of public-private sector collaboration to enhance
the social impact of philanthropic initiatives. The session addressed the challenges associated
with measuring the effectiveness of philanthropic and investment projects, emphasizing the