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Mid East Info
3 days ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
Zayed Sustainability Prize Forum Shines at BEYOND Expo 2025, Championing UAE's Global Vision for Innovation and Impact
The UAE took center stage at BEYOND Expo 2025 in Macao as the Zayed Sustainability Prize Forum emerged as one of the event's most compelling highlights. Co-hosted by the Zayed Sustainability Prize—the UAE's flagship sustainability initiative—and the Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF), the Forum underscored the country's growing global influence in driving climate-forward cooperation and innovation. Held from May 21 to May 24, the Forum was themed 'Accelerating Impact: China's Innovation for Global Sustainability' and brought together a powerful coalition of global leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Through keynotes, TEDx-style talks, fireside chats, and panel discussions, participants explored how capital, technology, and community leadership can scale real-world solutions to global challenges. Echoing the Zayed Sustainability Prize's social media message, the sessions emphasized collaboration, youth-led climate action, and inclusive growth—core principles that define the UAE's sustainability vision. From advancing solutions in health, food, energy, water, education, and climate action, the Forum demonstrated how strategic investment and global partnerships—hallmarks of the UAE's approach—can accelerate meaningful change. Speaking at the event, H.E. Sheikh Saoud Al Mualla, Consul-General of the UAE in Hong Kong, highlighted the breadth of UAE-China cooperation: 'UAE-China collaboration extends far beyond trade, including energy, logistics, financial services, agriculture, tourism, and space. In particular, the UAE and China enjoy a robust partnership in sustainable development. From landmark solar plants to wind energy demonstration projects, Chinese partnership has been integral to the UAE's remarkable clean energy transition.' Dr. Gang Lu, Co-Founder of BEYOND Expo said, 'The partnership with the Zayed Foundation Association embodies the spirit of collaboration and humanitarian impact that BEYOND Expo strives to foster. Together, we are not only driving innovation but also empowering communities to create a sustainable future. This alliance highlights how technology and philanthropy can unite to address global challenges and inspire positive change.' Since its inception in 2008, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has honored 128 winners, positively impacting over 400 million lives across six categories. Its impactful presence at BEYOND Expo reinforced the vital link between technology and sustainability, while strengthening UAE-China collaboration at a critical global moment. BEYOND Expo 2025: A Platform for Global Change Celebrating its fifth anniversary, BEYOND Expo 2025 drew over 25,000 visitors, 800+ pioneering companies, and 800+ investors to The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo, all aligned under the banner: 'Empowering Asia, Bridging the World.' A headline Opening Ceremony on May 21 featured Asia's leading tech innovators including Dr. Jian Wang, President, Zhejiang Lab & Founder, Alibaba Cloud, Carl Pei, CEO & Co-founder, Nothing, Dr. Burt Guo, CEO, Aerofugia, Zhaopeng Chen, CEO, Agile Robots SE Jingkang Liu, Founder, Insta360. The Expo also launched the BEYOND Founders Club, a dynamic new network of 30 elite entrepreneurs dedicated to sustainable innovation in Asia. Over 300 global thought leaders spoke across dedicated forums, including the Middle East-Asia Forum, AI Summit, BGlobal Summit, Asia-Europe Tech Forum, and Gen Z Founder Forum, reflecting BEYOND's reach as a hub of global dialogue.
Mid East Info
17-03-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Investopia and SIEF sign MoU to exchange expertise in entrepreneurship, new economy and investment promotion
Agreement explores potential for hosting a global edition of Investopia in China. Investopia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF) to exchange expertise and promote collaboration in entrepreneurship, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), new economy sectors, and investment promotion. The signing of the MoU marks a new step in strengthening the economic and investment ties between the UAE and China, creating new opportunities to enhance Investopia' s presence in the Chinese markets. The signing took place on the sidelines of the 4th edition of Investopia in Abu Dhabi on February 26 and 27, 2025, under the theme 'Harnessing MegaForces.' Dr Jean Fares, CEO of Investopia, and William Wang, the Chief Representative for Middle East & Africa at SIEF, signed the MoU. The partnership seeks to provide more enablers and opportunities that foster a competitive investment environment for businessmen, investors, and entrepreneurs in the UAE and China. Promoting Investopia in the Chinese market: Under the terms of the MoU, SIEF will promote Investopia through its various digital platforms and communication channels. In addition to expanding its reach to investors, entrepreneurs, and within the Chinese private sector, the goal is to improve investment collaboration prospects between the UAE and China. The collaboration also explores the prospect of hosting a global edition of Investopia in China. The initiative exemplifies the shared commitment of both parties to enhancing global economic dialogue and fostering an environment conducive to the exchange of knowledge and expertise at the private sector level. The MoU paves the way for new strategic partnerships to bolster global economic growth and strengthen the UAE's position as a global hub for investment and entrepreneurship. The agreement also aligns with Investopia's goal to expand its reach regionally and globally by launching new initiatives in emerging markets and fostering creativity and entrepreneurship in the new economy. The move is expected to offer a range of investment opportunities across various vital economic sectors. China-Arab Entrepreneurs Summit: The fourth edition of Investopia 2025 hosted three global forums, including the China-Arab Entrepreneurs Summit under the theme 'Seizing New Opportunities.' This forum witnessed extensive participation from Arab and Chinese officials, businessmen, and entrepreneurs. Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF): SIEF is a key Chinese economic organization committed to fostering the entrepreneurship and investment environment by connecting Chinese entrepreneurs with global markets. Furthermore, it organises high-level economic and investment events that bring together leading Chinese and global companies, reinforcing its role as a significant platform in the business and investment realms. Since 2023, SIEF has hosted the Annual China-Arab Entrepreneurs Summit, a key initiative that connects prominent business leaders and public sector in China and the Middle East. UAE-China economic relations: The UAE and China share robust economic and trade ties, with China being the UAE's largest global trade partner. In addition, the UAE is China's largest partner in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. There are approximately 15,500 Chinese companies currently operating in the UAE.
Zawya
17-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Investopia and SIEF sign MoU to exchange expertise in entrepreneurship, new economy and investment promotion
Abu Dhabi: Investopia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF) to exchange expertise and promote collaboration in entrepreneurship, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), new economy sectors, and investment promotion. The signing of the MoU marks a new step in strengthening the economic and investment ties between the UAE and China, creating new opportunities to enhance Investopia' s presence in the Chinese markets. The signing took place on the sidelines of the 4th edition of Investopia in Abu Dhabi on February 26 and 27, 2025, under the theme 'Harnessing MegaForces.' Dr Jean Fares, CEO of Investopia, and William Wang, the Chief Representative for Middle East & Africa at SIEF, signed the MoU. The partnership seeks to provide more enablers and opportunities that foster a competitive investment environment for businessmen, investors, and entrepreneurs in the UAE and China. Promoting Investopia in the Chinese market Under the terms of the MoU, SIEF will promote Investopia through its various digital platforms and communication channels. In addition to expanding its reach to investors, entrepreneurs, and within the Chinese private sector, the goal is to improve investment collaboration prospects between the UAE and China. The collaboration also explores the prospect of hosting a global edition of Investopia in China. The initiative exemplifies the shared commitment of both parties to enhancing global economic dialogue and fostering an environment conducive to the exchange of knowledge and expertise at the private sector level. The MoU paves the way for new strategic partnerships to bolster global economic growth and strengthen the UAE's position as a global hub for investment and entrepreneurship. The agreement also aligns with Investopia's goal to expand its reach regionally and globally by launching new initiatives in emerging markets and fostering creativity and entrepreneurship in the new economy. The move is expected to offer a range of investment opportunities across various vital economic sectors. China-Arab Entrepreneurs Summit The fourth edition of Investopia 2025 hosted three global forums, including the China-Arab Entrepreneurs Summit under the theme "Seizing New Opportunities." This forum witnessed extensive participation from Arab and Chinese officials, businessmen, and entrepreneurs. Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF) SIEF is a key Chinese economic organization committed to fostering the entrepreneurship and investment environment by connecting Chinese entrepreneurs with global markets. Furthermore, it organises high-level economic and investment events that bring together leading Chinese and global companies, reinforcing its role as a significant platform in the business and investment realms. Since 2023, SIEF has hosted the Annual China-Arab Entrepreneurs Summit, a key initiative that connects prominent business leaders and public sector in China and the Middle East. UAE-China economic relations The UAE and China share robust economic and trade ties, with China being the UAE's largest global trade partner. In addition, the UAE is China's largest partner in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. There are approximately 15,500 Chinese companies currently operating in the UAE. For further information, please contact: Orient Planet Group (OPG) Email: media@ Website:
