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Fifth edition of Investopia to take place in Abu Dhabi from March 31 to April 2, 2026

H.E. Al Marri: The 4th Investopia edition successfully opened new global investment opportunities in emerging sectors

MENA startups raise $494 million across 58 deals in February, up 371 percent 

Startups in Saudi Arabia raised $250.3 million across 25 deals last month, leading the region in fundraising

Investopia 2025: UICCA, UAE Ministry of Economy partner to reinforce sustainability through launch of Circular Economy Cycle

The agreement cultivates sustainable economic growth by supporting a nurturing ecosystem for climate-focused startups

Investopia 2025: Future100 initiative explores strengthening UAE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

The initiative featured 15 sessions with 48 speakers, including ministers, officials, and industry experts

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

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

Future100 companies of 2024 announced at Investopia 2025

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

Oman earns 8th place in Global Entrepreneurship Index 2024, scoring 5.7

Oman's ranking results from ASMED's efforts with public and private partners through strategic initiatives

Saudi Central Bank permits 4 fintech startups to operate under Regulatory Sandbox

This highlights SAMA’s ongoing commitment to advancing the Saudi fintech sector, promoting financial inclusion and innovation

LEAP 2025: $1.78 billion in tech investments announced as sports and startups take center stage

Equinix announced a $1 billion investment to launch the region’s largest data center in Saudi Arabia

WGS 2025: Dubai Future Foundation, IBM partner to create sovereign cloud, AI innovation center in the emirate

The partnership supports Dubai's D33 agenda to double its economy and rank among the top three global cities