UAE: Investopia, the global investment platform launched by the UAE government in September 2021, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Emirates News Agency (WAM) to be the media partner of the 2nd Investopia annual conference, taking place on 2nd- 3rd March 2023 in Abu Dhabi, under the theme “Envisioning Opportunities in Times of Change”.

In the presence of Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, the MoU was signed by Mohammed Jalal Al Rayssi, WAM Director-General, and Badreya Yusuf Almaidoor Almheiri, Assistant Undersecretary for Support Services Sector at the Ministry of Economy.

This MoU establishes cooperation between Investopia and WAM, as the Emirates News Agency will host a dialogue session during Investopia conference on the future of investment in media and provide local and global media coverage in various languages.

Al Rayssi said, “In line with the wise leadership directives, WAM is keen to convey the UAE’s civilised, humanitarian and developed message to the world in various languages, aligning with the sustainable development the country is witnessing in various sectors.”

“The partnership with Investopia comes as part of WAM's mandate to enhance media cooperation with all national and international institutions, and shed light on the national achievements through a solid, reliable and targeted media message that reflects the progress and civilised development in the UAE, as a global economic centre attracting the attention of countries all over the world.”

He added, “The Emirates News Agency has succeeded in establishing many strategic partnerships with prominent media organisations worldwide, which has contributed to establishing a sustainable model of professional cooperation and strengthened its presence internationally as a reliable media provider in 19 languages.”

Moreover, Al Rayssi highlighted a number of initiatives and projects launched by the Emirates News Agency to enhance the national media landscape.

He confirmed that this pioneering initiative opens up a broader avenue for cooperation and partnership with Investopia based on the shared goals of both parties. These include strengthening of the new economy sectors and formulating innovative models for the country’s investment environment in line with the UAE’s future vision and the determinants of the UAE Centennial 2071.

From her side, Almheiri said, “Investopia’s collaboration with WAM will enrich the conference discussions and shed light on the future of investment in media, which is one of the most important sectors of the new economy that Investopia is focusing on.”

She added, “Investopia platform was keen since the beginning to involve the national media in all of its local, regional and global activities,” stating that the new partnership with WAM will provide a framework for expanding the scope of cooperation and highlighting the UAE's vision and directives regarding the future of investment in media and its role in driving sustainable development. It will also enable the agency to play a leading role in covering Investopia's activities around the world in line with media best practices.

Investopia’s second annual conference 2023, comes in partnership with several local and global partners such as the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Crypto.com, and SALT.

During the two-day event, the world’s most ambitious visionaries, leaders, and investors will gather to explore new insights and investment trends resulting from a rapidly changing world, connect with like-minded global leaders, and identify promising investment opportunities in new economies and beyond.