Under the auspices of Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed.. the launch of the 12th annual investment forum in Abu Dhabi

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Guardian Ahed Abu Dhabi, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the activities of the 12th session of the Annual Investment Forum, one of the largest investment forums in the world, will start on May 8, 2023, with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, and the Department of Economic Development - Abu Dhabi, the main partner.

The forum seeks in its twelfth session, which is being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, under the slogan “Transformation in Investment Aspects: Future Investment Opportunities to Promote Sustainable Economic Growth, Diversity and Prosperity”, through a group of local and international events, forums and conferences that discuss the most important issues, challenges and opportunities. investment, to promote sustainable global economic growth, in addition to extrapolating the current economic conditions, the opportunities inherent in them, anticipating foreign direct investment trends, and strategies for promoting various investment projects.

On this occasion, His Excellency Ahmed Jassim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Department of Economic Development - Abu Dhabi, confirmed that the annual investment forum, in its 12th session, was honored with the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, reflects The vision of the leadership and its realization of the importance of the forum and other economic events and their positive impact on the investment movement and the sustainable and accelerating development witnessed by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in particular and the UAE in general.

He added that the sponsorship of His Highness the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi for the forum is an affirmation by the wise leadership to get out of the circle of negative repercussions left by the (Covid 19) pandemic, and cast a heavy shadow on various global economies, and an official declaration that the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the state have overcome the effects of the global ordeal and maintain its global position as an important pillar of the pillars. economy, and an influential factor in the global development movement.

Al Zaabi pointed out that the sponsorship of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the forum enhances the wide and distinguished participation of ministers and international officials, in addition to managers of senior international companies and economists, pointing out that the announcement of His Highness's sponsorship of the activities of the forum contributed to expanding the base of participation in the forum.

The forum sheds light on the global investment scene and the need to develop mechanisms to stimulate and stimulate investment, formulate innovative investment policies that contribute to supporting investment options based on sustainability and the green economy, focus on basic vital sectors and facilitate the flow of capital and direct foreign investment to ensure the movement of the global economy, and explore possible ways in which That technology better help facilitate the sustainable development goals, and increase the growth of economies within the right policy framework.

The economic event, which is considered one of the largest annual investment gatherings, is attended by a group of leaders, government officials, decision makers, businessmen, major regional and international investors, major international companies, project owners, providers of smart city solutions and technology services, and a number of startups and foundations. SME financing and senior academics, visitors from the public and private sectors, as well as participants, exhibitors and experts from all over the world, provide the latest developments and information about the business world, along with the latest strategies and techniques to attract foreign direct investment.

It is expected that the forum will attract approximately 12 visitors from about 170 countries around the world. The event will also include about 160 dialogue sessions within its program, in which more than 600 speakers will participate, and a distinguished group of keynote speeches and direct discussion sessions for senior policy makers, to exchange ideas and best practices. practices, promoting dialogue and cooperation, and stimulating joint action towards a more sustainable and inclusive financial future worldwide.

On the sidelines of the forum, workshops and lectures will be held, which are presented and supervised by a group of pioneers and specialists in the world of finance and business, and academic specialists in the field of economics.

The activities of the 12th session of the Annual Investment Forum witness the organization of a number of local and global technology-driven events, forums and conferences within the commitment to building a road map for the global economy and promoting the five main axes, which include foreign direct investment, small and medium enterprises, cities of the future, emerging companies, and foreign investment portfolios. In addition to focusing on other key sectors, such as tourism, hospitality, agriculture, energy, technology, infrastructure, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, finance, healthcare and education.