Investopia and Emirates Motor Company Forge Partnership for Sustainable Mobility

17 Mar 2025 CW Team

Investopia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates Motor Company, the authorized distributor for Mercedes-Benz in Abu Dhabi, to collaborate on smart and sustainable mobility solutions. The agreement was signed during the fourth edition of Investopia under the theme ‘Harnessing MegaForces.’

H.E. Badreya Al Maidoor, Assistant Undersecretary for Support Services at the Ministry of Economy, highlighted the MoU’s role in accelerating innovation in transportation, aligning with the UAE’s vision for a knowledge-based, technology-driven economy. Ahmed Abdul Jalil Al Fahim, Chairman of Al Fahim Group, stated that the partnership underscores a commitment to sustainability and greener mobility solutions.

The collaboration aims to integrate advanced transportation technologies and promote environmental sustainability in the automotive sector. The fourth edition of Investopia gathered over 132 speakers and 3,000 participants, including government officials, investors, and industry leaders from nearly 20 countries.

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