DCCI hosts organising committee meet for major events

24/07/2014 01:52 AST

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) hosted a meeting of the organising committee comprising officials of various Government departments and agencies to discuss preparations for the Africa Global Business Forum being held on Oct.1 and 2, and the 10th session of the World Islamic Economic Forum being organised from Oct.28-30 in Dubai.

The meeting was attended by Hassan Al Hashemi, Vice President, International Relations, Dubai Chamber, and Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, CEO, Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre, as well as representatives of the Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai Police, Protocol Department, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Capital for Islamic Economy, and General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.

The meeting reviewed the logistical and technical requirements necessary for the success of the forums, and the various aspects of cooperation between government departments and bodies that reflect the existing partnership in the business community in Dubai, and enhance the reputation of the emirate as a distinctive destination for international exhibitions and conferences.

On the hosting of the 10th World Islamic Economic Forum in Dubai, Al Hashemi informed that this forum is one of the world’s largest gatherings to share knowledge, experience and expertise in the Islamic economy and since its launch in 2005, is attended by over 2,500 delegates from across the world and helps businesses explore investment opportunities, as well as to discuss the ways to benefit from the growth of Islamic economy, and the subsequent demand for Islamic products.

Al Hashemi took the opportunity to highlight the importance of organising the 2nd Africa Global Business Forum, which he said is an ideal platform for the establishment of a stronger bilateral partnership between Dubai and the African continent.

He also stated that the forum will help African businesses to benefit from Dubai’s economic boom and how to utilise the emirate’s expertise in the field back in their countries while highlighting the competitiveness of Dubai’s business community in the overseas markets.

The Gulf Today