Hamed Bin Zayed Highlights Abu Dhabi's Role At AIM Congress 2025 Opening Ceremony
The 14th AIM Congress took place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, drawing significant international attention. H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, attended the event. The congress, themed 'Mapping the Future of Global Investment: The New Wave of a Globalized Investment Landscape - Towards a New Balanced World Structure', highlighted Abu Dhabi's role as a key player in global investment discussions.
Organised with support from the UAE Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Ministry of Investment, the congress attracted global leaders. Notable attendees included Vahagn Garniki Khachaturyan, President of Armenia, and Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of Republic of Congo-Brazzaville. The event also saw participation from ministers, central bank governors, city mayors, and leaders from international organisations.
The congress featured representatives from over 180 countries, including multinational corporations and venture capitalists. Startup founders and SMEs were also present. The opening day included thematic sessions on eight strategic portfolios: Foreign Direct Investment, Global Trade, Startups and Unicorns, Future Cities, Future Finance, Global Manufacturing, Digital Economy, and Entrepreneurs. These sessions aimed to explore trends and foster collaboration in the evolving investment landscape.
In conjunction with AIM Congress, the World Local Production Forum was launched under the theme ‘’Advancing Local Production for Health Equity, Global Health Security, and Sustainable Development''. Hosted in collaboration with Emirates Drug Establishment and organised by WHO, it gathered ministers, senior officials, health experts, and private sector representatives. The forum focused on knowledge exchange to finance local production and promote technology transfer across supply chains.
The first day concluded with high-level roundtable meetings. These included discussions for stock exchange heads on ‘’Confronting Market Volatility and Promoting Sustainable Financing in Global Stock Exchanges''. Another roundtable for finance ministers and central bank heads addressed ‘’Challenges and Opportunities in a Multipolar World''. Additionally, there was a strategic roundtable for global family offices and a regional focus forum for Arab countries.
The AIM Congress underscored Abu Dhabi's pivotal role in shaping global investment dialogues. By bringing together diverse stakeholders from around the world to discuss pressing issues like market volatility and sustainable financing strategies, it reinforced its position as a central hub for international economic cooperation.
With inputs from WAM
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