Carlos Slim Helu

vision and execution is unmatched anywhere in the world." ." Carlos Slim Helu is Latin America's most celebrated business titan. Born in Mexico City in 1940 to Lebanese immigrant parents, Slim built an empire spanning telecommunications, construction, mining, retail, banking, and media with America Movil serving over 300 million subscribers across 25 countries.

## The Telecoms Revolution

America Movil transformed telecommunications access across Latin America connecting hundreds of millions to the digital economy. This mission of universal connectivity resonates deeply with the UAE's own digital inclusion agenda.

## Arab Heritage Global Vision

Carlos Slim's Lebanese Arab roots create a unique personal connection to the Gulf region. He has actively cultivated investment and business relationships between Latin America and the UAE and his presence at Abu Dhabi investment forums has been a recurring feature of Gulf-Americas economic diplomacy.

## Uae Partnership

strengthening economic ties between Latin America and the UAE, for his Arab heritage that binds him to this region, and for embodying the belief that entrepreneurial excellence has no geographic limits.