By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia

Dubai Chambers has announced the first names from the distinguished lineup of guest speakers participating at the Dubai Business Forum, which takes place at Madinat Jumeirah from 1-2 November 2023.

The two-day event will feature high-level plenary sessions and keynote addresses, creating exciting opportunities for participants to hear from influential public sector figures, business leaders, industry experts, investors, and economists as they explore the emerging trends transforming business and shaping the future of global trade.

Key national figures sharing valuable insights include  Chairman of Dubai Chambers H.E. Abdul Aziz Abdulla Al Ghurair; UAE Minister of Economy H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri; Group Chairman and CEO of DP World H.E. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem; and Director-General of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.E. Helal Saeed Al Marri.

The lineup of private sector speakers includes CEO of Citibank Shamsa Al Falasi; Vice President of Amazon MENA Ronaldo Mouchawar; Chief Economist and Head of Research at Emirates NBD Khatija Haque; Professor of Globalisation and Development at University of Oxford Prof. Ian Goldin; Executive Vice President, Small and Medium Enterprises at Mastercard Jane Prokop; and President of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies Deepak Bagla. The speakers will be joined by dozens of business leaders, industry experts, and innovators from all corners of the globe.

President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah commented: “This year’s keynote programme and speaker lineup includes vibrant personalities and creative thinkers who will share thought-provoking stories and innovative visions, all designed to spark important conversations that will help us think differently, bring us together, and make us stronger as a global business community.”