Milan, May 16, 2025 – The UAE–Croatia Business Club participated in Investopia Europe 2025, held at the iconic Palazzo Mezzanotte, home of the Italian Stock Exchange. The forum, organized by the UAE Ministry of Economy in partnership with EFG Consulting, brought together high-level decision-makers from government, business, and investment sectors to discuss cross-border collaboration and emerging global markets — with the Gulf region at the center of attention.
Neven Roginić, President of the UAE–Croatia Business Club, attended the event at the invitation of H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy.
During their meeting, Mr. Roginić and Minister Al Marri continued previous discussions held in Dubai regarding the organization of an Emirati business and investor delegation to Croatia in the fourth quarter of 2025. Their exchange confirmed strong mutual interest in deepening bilateral economic ties and expanding collaboration between the UAE and Southeast Europe.
“This is a strategic step forward that supports our shared vision of creating sustainable, long-term economic bridges between the Gulf and Europe,” said Roginić. “We’re encouraged by the momentum on both sides and are committed to building institutional frameworks that support growth and trust.”
About Investopia
Investopia, launched in 2022 by the UAE Ministry of Economy, is a global investment platform designed to connect policymakers, business leaders, innovators, and investors. Its goal is to facilitate partnerships and promote opportunities across sectors such as sustainability, technology, energy, life sciences, mobility, and digital transformation.
Now in its third edition, Investopia Europe 2025 expanded its outreach to the European market, creating a vital bridge between the Gulf region and Europe. The Milan event featured prominent speakers including:
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy
H.E. Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship
Mohammad Alhawi, UAE Deputy Minister of Investment
Senior European government officials and private-sector leaders
By fostering dialogue between institutional investors, entrepreneurs, and public entities, Investopia aims to create scalable, future-ready economic cooperation platforms.
With the Croatian Business Council currently being established under Dubai Chambers, the UAE–Croatia Business Club continues to play a key role in positioning Croatia as a strategic partner for the UAE in Southeast Europe.
“We are not just engaging in dialogue — we are building the next phase of UAE–Europe economic relations through concrete initiatives,” Roginić added.
The planned investor delegation to Croatia in Q4 2025 is set to open new pathways for bilateral investment in sectors such as innovation, energy, real estate, tourism, and technology.
Stay tuned for more updates and announcements from the UAE–Croatia Business Club and its growing regional and international partnerships.
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