- 51 Discussion Sessions and 15 Roundtable Meetings featuring top leaders, ministers, decision-makers, investors, experts, academics, and media professionals.
- Emphasis on Accelerating Investments in sustainable projects within both the public and private sectors while developing more open economic policies.
- Defining Mechanisms for Managing Economic Risks and adapting to them to build resilient economies capable of facing future challenges.
- 24 Partnership Agreements and MOUs Signed, including 14 new partnerships for “Investopia” and six agreements for the “100 Companies of the Future” initiative.
- Arab-Asian Agreement to strengthen economic relations in trade, investment, energy, technology, artificial intelligence, and food security.
- Focus on the Vital Role of Technology and Innovation in developing urban projects that support sustainable economic and social development.
- Providing a Premier Platform for exploring entrepreneurship and SME opportunities through the Chinese-Arab Entrepreneurs Summit.
- Hosting the “100 Companies of the Future” Initiative, which featured 15 discussion sessions and the announcement of the 2024 list of selected companies.
- Developing New Insights to Protect Precious Metal Investments and diversify investment portfolios as a means to mitigate potential future risks.
- Holding the Second “Next50” Meeting, which focused on discussing promising investment opportunities in high-growth sectors within UAE markets.
The fourth edition of Investopia 2025, held under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and Head of the Presidential Court, concluded after two days of discussions (February 26-27, 2025).
The event laid out a forward-thinking strategy focused on key areas such as encouraging business communities to invest and expand in new economy sectors, highlighting modern global financing trends, identifying opportunities in emerging markets across the region, Asia, and Africa, and setting mechanisms for economic risk management and adaptation to build resilient economies.
Strong and Effective Presence
Under the theme “Harnessing the Power of Massive Investments”, Investopia 2025 attracted a significant and impactful local, regional, and global presence. Over 100 distinguished speakers, including government leaders, ministers, investors, business figures, decision-makers, economists, and venture capitalists from approximately 20 countries, participated in discussions attended by more than 3,000 delegates, along with representatives from international financial and economic institutions.
51 Discussion Sessions and 15 Roundtable Meetings
The event hosted 51 discussion sessions and 15 roundtable meetings, during which participants emphasized the urgency of accelerating investments in new and sustainable economy sectors, promoting economic openness, and building strategic business partnerships to navigate geopolitical changes. They also addressed utilizing financial resources and funding to bridge investment gaps and create innovative circular economy models.
The discussions covered key topics, including:
- Enhancing the growth of startups and entrepreneurial projects.
- Structural reforms and economic diversification.
- Strengthening emerging sectors to boost economic resilience.
- Exploring new approaches to safeguarding precious metal investments and diversifying portfolios to reduce future risks.
- Sharing best practices for addressing the impact of global debt crises and rising interest rates on the private sector.
- 31 Partnerships in New Economy, Investment, and Entrepreneurship
The fourth edition of Investopia resulted in 24 partnership agreements and MOUs across various sectors, including the new economy, circular economy, advanced technologies, and entrepreneurship. Key agreements included:
14 new partnerships for Investopia with leading local, regional, and global companies to enhance future collaboration.
Six agreements under the “100 Companies of the Future” initiative, supporting startups in expanding within the new economy.
A key MOU between the UAE Ministry of Economy and the UAE Independent Accelerators for Climate Change, promoting a shift towards a circular economy.
Six agreements signed by the Chinese International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF) with institutions such as Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy, Hub71, and Abu Dhabi School of Management.
Launch of “Sustainable Impact Challenge” Initiative
Investopia 2025 introduced a new initiative by the UAE National CSR Fund “Majra”, called the “Sustainable Impact Challenge”, aimed at promoting national development in priority sectors. This initiative highlights sustainability and corporate social responsibility projects and is the first of its kind in the UAE.
Third Edition of “100 Companies of the Future” Initiative
This year, Investopia hosted the “100 Companies of the Future” initiative, announcing the 2024 list of selected companies and holding 15 discussion sessions with 48 high-profile speakers, including ministers, experts, and specialists. Key topics included:
- AI, emerging technologies, and tech-driven entrepreneurship.
- The future of SMEs and investment strategies.
- The role of innovation and technology in financial models.
- Supporting SMEs in expanding within new economy sectors.
- Highlighting the role of women entrepreneurs in driving economic and social impact.
- Strengthening Arab-Asian Economic Cooperation
The event featured the first edition of the Business and Investors Conference between Arab countries and Central Asia/Azerbaijan, fostering economic cooperation in trade, investment, energy, technology, AI, food security, and climate change challenges.
Chinese-Arab Entrepreneurs Summit
Additionally, Investopia hosted a new edition of the Chinese-Arab Entrepreneurs Summit, providing a prominent platform for exploring new business and entrepreneurship opportunities. The summit also enhanced Chinese-Arab collaboration across multiple sectors, showcasing the UAE’s entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem. The event featured 18 speakers and was attended by over 100 key decision-makers and entrepreneurs from the Arab world and China.
Supporting the Local Business Community through the “Next50” Meeting
The event also included the second meeting of the “Next50” initiative, focusing on leveraging the UAE’s innovation-friendly environment and identifying high-growth investment opportunities. This initiative brings together 50 founders and CEOs of UAE-based companies across industries like finance, construction, tourism, and services, with combined revenues in the tens of billions, showcasing the success stories of the private sector.
Investopia 2025 Partners
This edition of Investopia was supported by a diverse network of partners, including leading government entities, private firms, global corporations, and international banks, such as:
- UAE Ministry of Investment
- ADQ Holding
- Mubadala
- UAE National CSR Fund (Majra)
- Emirates Development Bank
- Standard Chartered Bank
- WIO Banking Services
- Zero One Hundred
- Middle East Economy
- SIEF (Chinese International Entrepreneurs Federation)
- DHL
- EFG Consulting
- Euro Atlantic Consulting & Investment
- NG9 Holding
- Solaax
Investopia 2025 once again reinforced its position as a leading global investment platform, driving forward-thinking investment strategies and fostering international collaboration to shape the future of the economy.
