Abu Dhabi, December 9, 2024: His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade and president of AIM Congress attended the press conference held this morning, Monday (9), at the Emirates News Agency theatre in Abu Dhabi, to announce the partners of the 14th edition of AIM Congress 2025 along with a number of key stakeholders, government officials, ambassadors, international organization representatives, and local and global media.
AIM Congress will take place from April 7 to 9, 2025, under the theme “The New Wave of a Globalized Investment Landscape: Towards a New Balanced World Structure,” at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, supported by the Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Ministry of Investment.
During the press conference, the strategic partners of AIM Congress were announced, and memorandums of understanding were signed to enhance collaborative efforts. AIM Congress provides an ideal platform that brings together leaders, government officials, decision-makers, entrepreneurs, top regional and international investors, and major global companies and organizations across various sectors. This facilitates the exchange of experiences and ideas, stimulates global economic development, and offers the best investment opportunities to the global business community.
His Excellency Al Zeyoudi stated: Thanks to the visionary leadership of our wise leader, which has given, and continues to give, great attention to opening up commercially and investment-wise to the world, strengthening the attractiveness of the business environment, enhancing the country’s connection to global supply chains, developing talent, and advancing industrial and technological capabilities, the UAE continues to maintain its position at the forefront of the most attractive countries for investment, both regionally and globally. It achieved a record growth in foreign direct investment inflows, rising by 35% in 2023 to reach AED 112.6 billion, according to a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).”
He further added that the AIM Congress has become a prominent global platform that brings together investors, policymakers, and business leaders from around the world to exchange insights, ideas, and successful experiences in shaping the future of global investment. He noted that AIM Congress has succeeded in building long-term partnerships with more than 330 institutions from the public and private sectors, as well as international organizations, offering innovative solutions and promising investment opportunities, thus strengthening its position as a leading global event in the investment field. He expressed his anticipation for the outcomes of the AIM Congress 2025 and its new investment projects and partnerships that will drive economic growth and sustainable development.