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Investopia 2025: Future100 initiative signs 6 agreements to drive startup growth in UAE’s new economy sectors

New partnerships support the initiative's goals to boost future readiness and strengthen the UAE's economic hub

Jaywan, UAE’s first domestic card scheme to be activated locally and globally: CBUAE

Jaywan offers secure, efficient payments, reducing costs, supporting growth, and promoting inclusion

ADGM achieves record growth in 2024 with 245 percent surge in AUMs

ADGM emerged as fastest-growing financial centre with 32 percent annual growth, totaling 2,381 operational entities

Oil prices rise to $72.77 following two-month low as traders evaluate mixed U.S. inventory report

Crude Oil WTI Futures, set to expire in March, also saw a gain of 0.4 percent, reaching $68.53

Investopia 2025 highlights global investment trends, possible opportunities for regional and international economic growth

12 discussion sessions and 11 roundtable meetings were held on Day 1 with wide international participation

Investopia 2025 hosts inaugural Business and Investors Conference for Arab Countries, Central Asia and Azerbaijan

The two sides will hold the second conference session in Central Asia and Azerbaijan in 2027

Future100 companies of 2024 announced at Investopia 2025

The initiative boosted applications by 11 percent in 2024, especially in fintech, sustainability, and creative sectors

Visit Qatar, Microsoft join forces to advance new AI-powered smart tourism solutions

Leveraging Visit Qatar's GenAI Travel Concierge, Microsoft and Qatar will enhance visitor experiences through technology 

Kuwait achieves 100 percent completion in key sustainable development goals: Report

These indicators reflect Kuwait's commitment to Vision 2035 as a global financial and investment hub

UAE recognized as key player in global trade and investment

The nation is projected as one of Ernst & Young's fastest-growing markets in five to ten years 

Egypt’s financial inclusion rate soars to 74.8 percent, 52 million citizens now use transaction accounts

This increase results from CBE's collaboration with banks and stakeholders for economic empowerment across society