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Gulf Today
06-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
AIM Congress highlights UAE's key position on global investment map
The Annual Investment Meeting Congress (AIM Congress) officially commenced with a dynamic series of pre-event workshops, offering in-depth learning, practical tools, and strategic networking opportunities across a broad spectrum of economic and technological disciplines. The workshops, held under various dedicated portfolios, set the tone for the main congress by delivering tangible value to participants through real-world applications and expert-led sessions. Presidents of countries, more than 60 ministers and central-bank governors, 30 city mayors, 1,250 speakers, 16 global financial market representatives, and 600 exhibitors have confirmed their participation in AIM Congress 2025, which shows the congress's significance as a leading global investment platform and underscores the UAE's prominent position on the global investment map. AIM Congress attracts 20,000 participants from 180 countries worldwide to explore the latest trends and developments in the global investment landscape, address current and future challenges, consolidate global collaboration and work together to develop innovative solutions that will promote a balanced, sustainable global economy. AIM Congress 2025 will feature a diverse range of events, including forums, panel discussions, workshops, high-level meetings, an exhibition, AIM Investment Awards, Startup Pitch Competition, AI World Championship, country investment destination, AIM Business Incubator and AIM Investment Fund. The panel discussions and events fall under eight portfolios: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Global Trade, Startups and Unicorns, Future Cities, Future Finance, Global Manufacturing, Digital Economy, and Entrepreneurs. The congress will cover diverse sectors, including intelligent agriculture, energy, infrastructure, finance and capital markets, ICT, manufacturing, medical tourism, biotechnology, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, international trade, logistics and transportation, water technology, tourism and education. Foreign Direct Investment Portfolio: Strategic Municipal Planning GDP Global and DAJANI Consulting hosted the workshop 'How to Implement a Municipal Investment Promotion Plan', guiding participants through the development of strategic frameworks to attract and retain investments. The session emphasized sustainable growth, public-private partnerships, and targeted sectoral development. Attendees gained the capability to structure investment strategies that enhance job creation, regulatory climates, infrastructure development, and municipal service delivery. Entrepreneurs Portfolio: Advanced Sales and Market Expansion Under this portfolio, SALES CUBICLE delivered the workshop 'B2B Sales Mastery: Unlock growth and Maximize your business value,' which introduced participants to the Cold Cubicle Method, an approach integrating AI-driven sales tools and automation strategies. The session provided an actionable structure for optimizing outreach and building consistent revenue pipelines, focusing on practical engagement techniques in today's evolving sales environment. The FOUNDERS INSTITUTE followed with 'Market Access Strategies: Enhancing SMEs' Export Competitiveness & Business-to-Business Growth.' This session equipped SME leaders with the tools to enter international markets, refine their export approaches, and cultivate B2B relationships through interactive case studies and strategic planning. Startups and Unicorns Portfolio: Growth, Innovation, and Fundraising The first workshop, 'How Corporates And Startups Can Unlock Value Across The Middle East & Africa', was led by Thaheer Mullins, CEO of DALA For Africa. It examined the transformative impact of affordable African innovations and their ability to address corporate challenges and drive competitive growth across regions. DREAM VC conducted the workshop 'Harnessing a Venture Mindset to Corporate Growth – Merging Old and New Worlds: External Innovation, Digital Transformation, CVC, and More,' highlighting the benefits of integrating external innovation and venture thinking into corporate structures to meet the demands of digital transformation and market disruption. Industry experts from Exits Mena delivered 'Pitching to Deal Closure – Unlocking the Secrets to Fundraising Success,' an intensive session designed to prepare startups and SMEs for the investment process, from pitch development to negotiation strategies. The session offered role-playing experiences and case study analysis to sharpen participant fundraising capabilities. TICK & TALK concluded the portfolio with 'The Power of Presence: Mastering Public Speaking & Pitching for Business Owners in Investment Landscapes,' focusing on enhancing communication, storytelling, and presentation techniques for business leaders looking to attract investment.
Arabian Business
04-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi to host 20,000 global participants at AIM Congress 2025
Abu Dhabi is gearing up to welcome more than 20,000 participants, including distinguished global figures and top investors, at AIM Congress 2025, scheduled to take place from April 7 to 9, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The 14th edition of AIM Congress will be held under the theme 'Mapping the Future of Global Investment: The New Wave of a Globalized Investment Landscape – Towards a New Balanced World Structure.' The event will convene business leaders, policymakers, and investors to explore emerging investment opportunities and navigate evolving global economic trends. AIM Congress 2025: A Platform for Global Investment Trends Organized by AIM Global Foundation, AIM Congress is a premier international platform focused on driving economic development and fostering investment opportunities. The event aims to facilitate discussions on the latest investment trends, economic challenges, and strategic collaborations to support a more balanced, prosperous, and sustainable global economy. AIM Congress 2025 will bring together government officials, decision-makers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and major corporations from various industries to explore investment potential and strengthen international economic cooperation. Key Focus Areas and Event Highlights The three-day event will feature: High-level forums and panel discussions Workshops and investment country presentations Exhibitions and networking sessions AIM Investment Awards honoring excellence in investment A startup competition under the 'Startups & Unicorns' segment The AI World Championship promoting innovation in artificial intelligence The congress will be structured around eight key portfolios: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Global Trade Startups & Unicorns Future Cities Future Finance Global Manufacturing Digital Economy Entrepreneurs The event will also cover a range of critical industries, including intelligent agriculture, energy, infrastructure, finance, ICT, manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical tourism, international trade, logistics, transportation, water technology, tourism, and education. Prominent Global Investors to Attend AIM Congress 2025 will feature an impressive lineup of investors from across the world, including: United Arab Emirates: Mundhir Hilal, Founder & CEO of Gate Capital Limited; Talal Almoayed, Managing Partner at Almoayed Venture United Kingdom: Margareth Gonzalez, Founder & CEO of Capital Variation Ltdav; Olga Fleming, CEO of Oruga Group; Jernej Admik, Managing Partner at Nevajen Capital Saudi Arabia: Mohammed Amin, Managing Partner & CEO of BIM Ventures Bahrain: Zainab Al Sharif, Partner at Plus VC Egypt: Mazen Nadim, Managing Partner at Foundation Ventures; Ahmed Hadq, Managing Partner at LabEight* Ventures Canada Kenya: Wilfred Njagi, CEO of Villgro Africa United States: Patricia Gilly, Managing Partner at C10 Labs India: Rajan Desai, Founder & CEO of ME WORLD Singapore: William Bao Bean, General Partner at Orbit Startups With its extensive lineup of discussions and networking opportunities, AIM Congress 2025 aims to reinforce the UAE's position as a global investment hub while driving sustainable economic growth through diversified investments.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Abu Dhabi Gears Up to Host 25,000 Global Participants at AIM Congress in April
ABU DHABI, UAE, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, is preparing to welcome over 25,000 participants, distinguished figures, and top global investors at the AIM Congress 2025, which will be held under the theme, "Mapping the Future of Global Investment: The New Wave of a Globalized Investment Landscape - Towards a New Balanced World Structure". The 14th edition of AIM Congress will take place from April 7 to 9, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), bringing together global business leaders to explore the best investment opportunities. Organized by AIM Global Foundation, the AIM Congress is a premier international platform dedicated to empowering the global economy and fostering economic development. It provides an ideal setting for participants to discuss the latest investment trends, navigate current and future challenges, and collaborate on solutions aimed at achieving a balanced, prosperous, and sustainable global economy. AIM Congress 2025 will bring together leaders, government officials, decision makers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, top regional and international investors, and major global corporations across various industries. AIM Congress 2025 aims to showcase exceptional investment opportunities in UAE, reinforce its position as a global hub for promising investments, explore worldwide investment trends, and enhance international collaboration to facilitate investment and drive sustainable economic growth through diversified investments. In addition to Honoring Excellence with AIM Investment Awards, it supports Innovation through the Startups & Unicorns and AI World Championship. AIM Congress 2025 will feature a comprehensive lineup of events, forums, panel discussions, workshops, high-level meetings, an exhibition, the AIM Investment Awards, a startup competition, and investment country presentations—all structured around 8 key portfolios. These portfolios include Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Global Trade, Startups & Unicorns, Future Cities, Future Finance, Global Manufacturing, Digital Economy, and Entrepreneurs. AIM Congress 2025 will cover diverse sectors, including intelligent agriculture, energy, infrastructure, finance & stock exchange, ICT, manufacturing, medical tourism, biotechnology, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, international trade, logistics & transportation, water technology, tourism, and education. The list of investors from the United Arab Emirates includes Mundhir Hilal, Founder and CEO of Gate Capital Limited, and Talal Almoayed, Managing Partner of Almoayed Venture. Among the prominent investors from the United Kingdom are Margareth Gonzalez, Founder and CEO of Capital Variation Ltdav; Olga Fleming, CEO of Oruga Group; and Jernej Admik, Managing Partner of Nevajen Capital. From Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Amin, Managing Partner and CEO of BIM Ventures; Zainab Al Sharif, Partner at Plus VC from Bahrain; from Egypt, Mazen Nadim, Managing Partner at Foundation Ventures, and Ahmed Hadq, Managing Partner at LabEight* Ventures Canada will be participating. Other notable investors include Wilfred Njagi, CEO of Villgro Africa in Kenya; Patricia Gilly, Managing Partner at C10 Labs in the United States; Rajan Desai, Founder and CEO of ME WORLD in India; and William Bao Bean, General Partner at Orbit Startups in Singapore. For the full list of investors, visit: Contact: Shereen Al Musallami, 00971526998032, Photo - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE AIM Congress Sign in to access your portfolio
Al Etihad
24-03-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi gears up to host 25,000 global participants at AIM Congress in April
24 Mar 2025 14:15 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) Abu Dhabi is preparing to welcome over 25,000 participants, distinguished figures, and top global investors at the AIM Congress 2025, which will be held under the theme, "Mapping the Future of Global Investment: The New Wave of a Globalised Investment Landscape - Towards a New Balanced World Structure".The 14th edition of AIM Congress will take place from April 7-9, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), bringing together global business leaders to explore the best investment by AIM Global Foundation, the AIM Congress is a premier international platform dedicated to empowering the global economy and fostering economic development. It provides an ideal setting for participants to discuss the latest investment trends, navigate current and future challenges, and collaborate on solutions aimed at achieving a balanced, prosperous, and sustainable global Congress 2025 will bring together leaders, government officials, decision makers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, top regional and international investors, and major global corporations across various Congress 2025 aims to showcase exceptional investment opportunities in the UAE, reinforce its position as a global hub for promising investments, explore worldwide investment trends, and enhance international collaboration to facilitate investment and drive sustainable economic growth through diversified investments. In addition to Honouring Excellence with AIM Investment Awards, it supports Innovation through the Startups & Unicorns and AI World Congress 2025 will feature a comprehensive lineup of events, forums, panel discussions, workshops, high-level meetings, an exhibition, the AIM Investment Awards, a startup competition, and investment country presentations—all structured around 8 key portfolios include Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Global Trade, Startups & Unicorns, Future Cities, Future Finance, Global Manufacturing, Digital Economy, and Entrepreneurs. AIM Congress 2025 will cover diverse sectors, including intelligent agriculture, energy, infrastructure, finance & stock exchange, ICT, manufacturing, medical tourism, biotechnology, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, international trade, logistics & transportation, water technology, tourism, and education.
