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Multiply Group (ADX: MULTIPLY), the Abu Dhabi-based global investment holding company, convened key public and private sector leaders at the “Converting Change into Opportunities: The Future of Investment and Business in an Uncertain World” event, held in Abu Dhabi and programmed by Economist Impact. The event explored emerging trends across geopolitics, technology, and the global investment landscape.

The gathering brought together decision-makers and thought leaders from the UAE Ministry of Economy, World Bank, International Finance Corporation, Brookings Institution, Amazon, Microsoft, Dell, and more to discuss how economic volatility and transformative technologies like AI are reshaping global business strategies.

In her opening remarks, Samia Bouazza, Group CEO and Managing Director of Multiply Group, emphasized the organization’s dynamic approach to investment, describing the Group as “antifragile” — a term coined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb — referring to entities that thrive amid disruption.

“At Multiply Group, we’ve grown through every phase of disruption,” Bouazza stated. “We’re focused on disciplined investing and building a portfolio that remains resilient amid global shifts. Rooted in Abu Dhabi, we invest with clarity, confidence, and foresight.”

The event featured several impactful sessions, including:

• Keynote Interview with Safaa El-Kogali, Country Director for GCC at The World Bank, discussing the region’s role in a complex global environment.

• Panel Discussions on topics like public vs. private market opportunities, geopolitical transformations, and the GCC’s rise as a global innovation hub.

• Fireside Chats on consumer behavior shifts, AI’s role in transforming sectors, and strategies for transitioning to new economic models.

Among the attendees were representatives from Public Investment Fund (PIF), Visa, Moody’s Ratings, Presight AI, and other influential entities, underscoring the event’s high-level engagement.

The forum came on the heels of Multiply Group’s robust Q1 2025 financial results, which saw a 50% year-on-year revenue increase, reaching AED 585 million. The Group attributed this growth to its continued focus on digital transformation, operational integration, and synergy across its portfolio verticals.

As economic and technological shifts accelerate worldwide, Multiply Group’s latest initiative positions Abu Dhabi as a hub for strategic foresight and innovation-driven investment.

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