Organized by "Dubai Chamber" and "Expo 2020 Dubai" on 13 and 14 October next

Heads of State and 30 Ministers and Government Officials at the Global Africa Business Forum

  • The Global Africa Business Forum will be held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre.

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  • Reem Al-Hashimi: "The forum enables African countries to review their plans and achievements, and to attract investments and appropriate solutions to their challenges."

  • Hamad Mubarak Buamim: "The high-level interest confirms the leadership of Dubai and the UAE in leading the phase of economic recovery from the repercussions of the pandemic."

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Dubai Chamber revealed that the sixth session of the “Global African Business Forum” organized by the Chamber and Expo 2020 Dubai, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, under the slogan “Dubai Chamber.” Trade leads the future of economic transformations.” It attracts high-level participation represented by a number of heads of state, and more than 30 ministers and high-ranking government officials from various countries of the African continent.

The forum session, which will be held at the Dubai Exhibition Center as part of Expo 2020 Dubai, will witness the attendance of the President of Mozambique, Philip Nyusi, the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, the Vice President of Zimbabwe, Constantino Chiwenga, and the President of Former Mali Ministers, Sheikh Modibo Diarra, and former President of Botswana, Festus Mogae.

window of hope

Reem Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai, said that the countries of the world participating in Expo 2020 Dubai are keen to strengthen their relations with Africa.

The forum will be a very important forum, as the countries of the continent will be able to review their plans and achievements, attract investments and appropriate solutions to their challenges, in addition to building new relations with the countries of the world.

She added: “This six-month experience in the first international event of this scale since the start of the (Covid-19) pandemic, and the first of its kind in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, will be a window of hope for the global business community, and this experience represents an unprecedented opportunity for companies to meet with various Its sizes, international organizations and government institutions from around the world, for a more diversified and resilient global economy, and to inspire a vibrant business environment and sustainable growth.”

Leadership and leadership

In turn, the Director General of the Dubai Chamber, Hamad Mubarak Buamim, said that the high-level interest and attendance of presidents, leaders and senior government officials for the forum's activities reflects its position as a global platform to learn about investment opportunities in the African continent, and at the same time confirms the leadership of the Emirate of Dubai and the state. The UAE is leading the economic recovery phase from the repercussions of (Covid-19).

He stressed that the forum comes at an important stage to discover opportunities after the repercussions of the crisis, especially in the African continent, which is one of the most important investment markets in the world, pointing to the Dubai Chamber's keenness to build bridges of communication between business sectors, in a manner that consolidates its role as a key partner and player. A key player in achieving economic development in the UAE, by providing an opportunity for the business community and national and local companies to enhance their global presence.

During the forum, opportunities for strategic cooperation between African and Emirati entities will be discussed, and issues of adopting innovations and digital solutions will be discussed.

government officials

The sixth edition of the Global Business Forum of Africa will witness the participation of the Prime Minister of the Government of Jersey, and more than 30 ministers and government officials, including five ministers from Ghana, four ministers from Angola, six ministers from Ethiopia, and two ministers each from Liberia, Uganda and Zimbabwe. In addition to a minister from: Botswana, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Seychelles, Senegal, Congo, and the Kingdom of Lesotho, in addition to high-ranking government officials from Rwanda and Kenya, and the Secretary-General of COMESA.

The Forum explores post-pandemic opportunities, and Africa is one of the most important investment markets globally.

Expo 2020 Dubai is an unprecedented opportunity for companies and international organizations to meet for a more diversified and resilient global economy.

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