Dubai Chamber to Host Latin America Forum in February

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it will organise and host the secondnd Global Business Forum (GBF) on Latin America in Dubai on February 27-28, 2018.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the two-day forum brings together top-level decision makers, including heads of state, ministers, dignitaries, prominent CEOs, heads of private banks, sovereign wealth funds, private equity firms, business leaders, and entrepreneurs from the UAE, GCC, Latin America and beyond.

The event will be held under the theme 'Connect - Collaborate - Grow', and will provide a unique opportunity to listen to global thought leaders engage in inspirational, thought-provoking, and future-focused dialogues that shape the future of governments and business. Sessions during the forum will highlight key factors fuelling Latin America's growth, explore potential to build new partnerships between the UAE and Latin America, and examine trade and investment opportunities that are opening up as the global economy evolves.

Hamad Buamim, president and CEO of Dubai Chamber, noted that this year's forum comes at a time when Latin America's economy is experiencing an economic rebound, with many governments and businesses in the region taking bold steps to boost foreign trade and attract foreign investment. He explained that the forum aims to encourage greater collaboration, investment, trade and commerce between business communities in Latin America and the UAE, leveraging Dubai as a global gateway.

"Latin America markets is ripe exciting opportunities which UAE businesses can greatly benefit from, especially within the areas of agriculture, tourism and manufacturing, and we look forward to exploring new avenues of economic cooperation at this year's forum. At the same time, Dubai can offer Latin American countries the right level of expertise and investment to fill market gaps and support the region's economic growth," said Buamim.

Source: khaleejtimes