Investopia partners with eight national & global institutions for its third edition in February 2024

Agreements signed in the presence of the Minister of Economy

As part of its efforts to strengthen partnerships with leading national and global institutions and entities, Investopia has signed eight new agreements in the presence of H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia. The latest set of agreements were signed with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE, the National Fund for Corporate Social Responsibility (Majra), the SALT thought leadership forum, EFG Consulting, EFG Hermes, Standard Chartered Bank, Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), and Citibank. The agreements are aimed at enhancing cooperation in organizing the third edition of Investopia (Investopia 2024) in Abu Dhabi on 28 and 29 February. These partnerships will also support the hosting of global dialogues led by Investopia next year, most notably the Investopia UAE-India event in Dubai,  Investopia London, and Investopia Europe in the City of Milan.

The agreements were signed by H.E. Abdullah Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, and the partner entities, Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of GCAA; Noha Al Harmoudi, Director of ‘Majra;’ Rula Abu Menna, CEO of Standard Chartered in the UAE; Shamsa Al Falasi, CEO of Citibank Group – UAE; Massimiliano Sulpezzi, Area Director at EFG Consulting; Moustafa El Chiati, CEO of EFG Hermes UAE; John Darcy, Managing Director of SALT; and C. S. Raghavan, Chief Representative of CII in the Gulf Region.

H.E. Bin Touq said: “The new agreements signed by Investopia today contribute to strengthening its vision of building bridges of cooperation and building partnerships on an ongoing basis with national and global entities, supporting the achievement of our shared objectives in developing a global investment system, contributing to shaping the future economy and stimulating the shift towards new economic sectors." He noted that these partnerships will support the creation of more business and investment opportunities for the private sector and governments, which will be discussed by the third edition of the Summit.

Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, said: "There is no doubt that the civil aviation industry is undergoing significant shifts globally as a result of rapid technological progress and the growing emphasis on sustainability. These changes are reflecting on investments in infrastructure development, the development of new technological services and other developments, creating many new opportunities for investment while also giving rise to some challenges."

He added: “The signing of this partnership with Investopia provides a real opportunity to connect investors with innovative entities, as well as an ideal platform to discuss the future of investment in the aviation sector, opportunities, and challenges. It enables us to have a closer look at emerging solutions, technology and the development of relevant infrastructure, keeping pace with the global transformations of this vital industry.”

Noha Al Harmoudi, Director of Majra - The National Fund for Social Responsibility, said: "Our participation in Investopia 2024 in Abu Dhabi is a valuable opportunity to engage with industry leaders, encourage collaboration, and promote innovation and growth to achieve the various goals through which, the UAE seeks to strengthen its role as a global driver of sustainable impact. The summit will highlight best practices and solutions to environmental and social challenges that contribute to business sustainability and encourage and create opportunities to invest in social entrepreneurship. "

Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), said: “The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is happy to collaborate with the launch of Investopia, in Dubai. We have been actively working with the UAE Ministry of Economy to promote Indian investment in the UAE. Building on these efforts, CII would be sending a CEOs delegation to UAE from 18- 19 December to enhance the business and investment relationship between two countries.”

He added: “Investopia is an important investment platform to facilitate global collaboration between investors, governments, and business leaders to create investment opportunities, promote economic growth, and incubate future economies in GCC and around the world.”

Rola Abu Manneh, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered UAE, said: "Standard Chartered is honoured to join hands with Investopia in this ground-breaking venture initiated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Investopia, as a visionary investment platform mirroring the UAE's commitment to global collaboration for economic growth. It represents an ideal opportunity to leverage Standard Chartered’s global network which facilitates trade across global trade corridors by connecting investors, business leaders and governments, especially in light of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA) concluded by the UAE.”

Shamsa Al Falasi, CEO Citibank N.A., UAE Onshore, said: “We are pleased to partner with Investopia and share expertise and insights during the 2024 edition of its annual conference. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with Investopia reflects Citibank’s commitment to enabling growth and economic progress and supporting the UAE’s efforts to facilitate global collaboration in such a vibrant hub where leading industries experts converge to discuss the future of economies and global investing opportunities.”

Moustafa El Chiati, CEO of EFG Hermes UAE, said: “We are privileged to join hands with the UAE Ministry of Economy for the Investopia summit. This partnership not only reaffirms our dedication to unlocking the boundless potential of the UAE's investment ecosystem, but it also serves as a resounding testament to our relentless pursuit of sustainable economic development.”

“Through showcasing the diverse investment opportunities available, we aspire to captivate the attention of global investors and propel the UAE to new heights as a regional powerhouse for investment and groundbreaking innovation,” he added.

Prof. Dott. Giovanni Bozzetti, CEO, EFG Consulting, said: “After the resounding success of Investopia Europe held in Milan in May 2023, we are very proud to confirm and strengthen our partnership with the Ministry of Economy for the organization of Investopia Europe in 2024. The event will have a broader scope in the next edition and, together with experts, representatives of leading institutions and governments, entrepreneurs and investors, we will explore the new and emerging trends in the investments landscape, with close attention to sustainability and to how address the global challenges. On the other side, we will focus on concrete opportunities, with the aim to sign agreements to create new synergies and partnerships.”

“I am personally proud that Italy has been chosen again, because – as the UAE represents the gateway to MENASA countries – Italy is a gateway to Europe,” he added.

John Darcy, Managing Director of SALT said: “SALT is delighted to once again partner with the Ministry of Economy to organize Investopia, one of the premier investor events in the world. We are enamored with the culture of innovation and creation that serves as the vision for this tremendous platform.” 

The agreements aim to promote investment and trade opportunities in new economic sectors, particularly AI, renewable energy, supply chains, logistics services, space, agricultural technology, healthcare, and climate in local, regional, and global markets. They will also contribute to enhancing cooperation and exchange of expertise and knowledge in CSR and advanced aviation technologies.

The third edition of Investopia summit will be held under the theme ‘Emerging Economic Frontiers: Investing in Fast-Growing Sectors in the New Economy.’ It will bring together numerous prominent local and international figures including investors, government officials, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs. The summit will focus on three main axes: 'Investopia Dialogues', 'Investopia Investment Communities', and 'Investopia Marketplace'.

The 2nd edition of Investopia was held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, last March, and achieved great success as it brought together over 2,400 participants, including decision-makers, investors, experts, academics, and journalists from around the world. Nearly 1,000 participants attended the summit from outside the country to explore global investment opportunities under the theme of ‘Envisioning Opportunities in Times of Change’. The last edition also hosted 35 panels and roundtable meetings with over 75 speakers, in addition to signing 10 cooperation projects and agreements and holding over 300 meetings.