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The Emirates News Agency reported that the event, held under the theme “Investing in a More Resilient World,” brought together more than 30 speakers including ministers and decision-makers along with over 800 participants from the UAE and abroad. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism and Co-Chair of Investopia, joined Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment and Co-Chair of Investopia, in leading the opening government and policymaker dialogue. That session addressed transformations shaping the global economy, growth prospects and the role of confidence alongside new economy policies in helping economies adapt and draw investment.[[1]](https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c2mg2hf-investopia-bridge-2026-launches-new-economy)
Attendees included Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, and international counterparts such as Adolfo Urso, Italy’s Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, as well as ministers from Lebanon, Uzbekistan and Scotland plus the Lady Mayor of the City of London. The gathering featured discussions on healthcare, advanced manufacturing, clean technologies, digital infrastructure, tourism, digital finance, venture capital and digital investment assets. According to the agency, these conversations highlighted vital sectors driving the new economy amid regional and global economic shifts.[[1]](https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c2mg2hf-investopia-bridge-2026-launches-new-economy)
Al Marri stated on the sidelines that the number of new economy companies in the UAE increased 37 percent year on year to nearly 125,000 by the end of the first half, as Investopia evolves from a dialogue forum into a platform generating partnerships and projects. The minister, quoted in coverage by Economy Middle East, described Investopia Bridge as a connector between capital and opportunities while linking businesses to markets. Investopia has expanded to 25 markets and now targets AI, fintech, healthtech and additional high-growth areas.[[2]](https://economymiddleeast.com/news/uae-new-economy-companies-jump-37-percent-to-nearly-125000-as-investopia-targets-ai-fintech-and-global-growth-minister-bin-touq/)
Specialised roundtables examined trade and investment ties between China and Arab countries, opportunities linking the UAE with Uzbekistan, capital flows involving the United Kingdom, impact investing, electric mobility, the circular economy, SME financing and digital financial infrastructure. The Emirates News Agency noted that the programme also included a ministerial dialogue on developing economic policies, accelerating reforms and fostering international cooperation for sustainable growth. Several agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed during the event, including those tied to the Future 100 initiative focused on entrepreneurship, AI, digital technologies and startup financing.[[3]](https://www.wam.ae/en/article/17gn7ea-investopia-bridge-2026-kicks-off-abu-dhabi)
A dedicated session explored the “UAE Global Champions in the New Economy” with participation from CEOs of leading firms such as Innovo, EDGE and PureHealth, highlighting how domestic companies are scaling internationally in strategic sectors. Investopia Dialogues form one of three main pillars alongside Investopia Communities and Investopia MarketPlace, according to statements carried by the agency. These dialogues facilitate strategic meetings in international markets to expand partnerships and direct capital toward priority new economy areas.[[4]](https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c2mg1zo-investopia-builds-bridges-between-capital)
The event at Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island serves as a strategic bridge to the flagship Investopia edition scheduled for 2027, with further emphasis on shifting investor strategies involving private credit, digital assets and alternative investments. Organisers expect outcomes to support initiatives such as the National Impact Investment Report currently under development. The platform continues to position the UAE as a hub for long-term capital deployment in resilient and sustainable economic models.
