The importance of financial literacy, learning how to invest and achieving personal fulfillment was front and centre at the Success Summit, which took place in Dubai on Saturday.

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, stressed this at the event, which was made possible by Najahi Events Organisation in collaboration with Success Resources. The one-day summit, headlined by best-selling author and international entrepreneur Mary Buffett, attracted more than 700 participants as well as VIPs from across the region.

In his speech, Sheikh Nahyan said: "Dubai and the UAE have become important global crossroads, particularly for finances, investment, bankers, traders, business owners and entrepreneurs. Our environment favours aggressive, imaginative visionaries, well-informed determination and daring young men and women who seek to succeed."

"Your participation suggests that you are cultivating the attributes valued by the UAE and you are seeking your own vision of excellence and success, and I commend you for that."

The Success Summit gathered some of the world's top speakers under one roof, who showcased the best strategies on how to succeed, acquire and invest in assets, manage finances effectively and develop essential business and leadership skills.

The event aimed to provide the knowledge, information, tools and skills to the people of the UAE and Middle East to develop and flourish and eventually contribute to a successful economy. While teaching attendees how to create and maintain wealth, the summit also focused on how to stay fit mentally and physically during the process.

"My wish is that everyone diligently explores and discovers their path to riches at the Success Summit. The most important investment you'll ever make is to invest in yourself," Buffett said after giving her speech. During the summit, she shared the secrets of investing like Warren Buffett, while outlining strategies in a way that will appeal to newcomers and seasoned "Buffettologists".

Other speakers at the summit such as Sandy Jadeja shared insights on trading strategies and forecasting, while Kevin Green talked about the property business and trading in gold and silver, with Jean-Pierre De Villiers helping attendees to live

Source: Khaleej Times