Next50 initiative discusses promoting UAE companies' access to investment opportunities in new economy sectors

The Next50 initiative, jointly launched by Investopia and EMIR, recently held its second meeting as part of the "Investopia Community" roundtable series during Investopia 2025 in Abu Dhabi. This meeting aimed to explore investment opportunities in the UAE and enhance its attractiveness to foreign direct investment.

More than 19 UAE companies participated in the meeting, with attendees focusing on discussing the investment opportunities and potential within the UAE in key economic sectors such as the new economy, and the role these opportunities play in enhancing the UAE's attractiveness to foreign direct investment. Participants also explored how to encourage UAE companies to increase investment and expand operations in major overseas markets at the regional and international levels.

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, stated: "The private sector is a key partner in driving the sustainable economic and social development of the UAE. Therefore, we are committed to increasing its investments and business operations at home and abroad, and strengthening its contribution to future economic and investment strategies. These efforts will help us get closer to achieving the goals of the 'We the UAE 2031' vision, which is to increase the UAE's GDP to 3 trillion dirhams in the next decade."

Bin Touq emphasized the important role of the Next50 initiative in facilitating dialogue with UAE companies and encouraging them to take advantage of promising investment opportunities in the new economy sectors in the UAE and other markets. He also highlighted that this meeting is an important step for the UAE private sector to maximize the advantages of Investopia, a key global platform designed to stimulate investment in emerging economic sectors. Investopia contributes to sustainable growth and innovation by connecting investors with key stakeholders across industries and sectors.

Through global dialogues and discussions in the UAE and major economic centers in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, Investopia has expanded its influence, solidifying the UAE's position as a global partner and an influential and attractive economic hub. It is worth noting that the Next50 initiative covers a wide range of companies in fintech, finance, tourism, healthcare, and other fields. It is one of the main initiatives launched under Investopia to support the private sector's economic and investment partnerships in the UAE.

Hassan El Khatib, Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, while attending the Next50 initiative meeting, emphasized the strength and robustness of the Egyptian-UAE relations, which are constantly developing in all fields. El Khatib pointed out that this meeting is an important opportunity to strengthen economic and trade relations between Egypt and the UAE, increase mutual investments, and enhance communication with the UAE business community. He also reviewed a range of investment opportunities offered by Egypt, highlighting Egypt's recent economic progress and the development of infrastructure projects. Furthermore, he emphasized Egypt's investment and trade priorities and invited participants to take advantage of the progress of Egypt's new economic and investment projects and its investment climate.

The initiative's meeting also emphasized the importance of Next50 companies participating in future Investopia editions and other important investment conferences and events held at the local and global levels. This participation supports the development of new investment projects and partnerships, strengthens cooperation between these companies and business groups, economic organizations, banking institutions, and investment funds, and facilitates access to the necessary financing for their projects. Investopia announced the launch of the NEXT50 initiative during its third session held in Abu Dhabi in February 2024. The initiative aims to promote communication and knowledge exchange among leading UAE companies while promoting investment in emerging fields.