Dubai:Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ) and Forbes Middle East are set to organize the inaugural Future Growth Nexus Summit on November 23 at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai. The summit coincides with DAFZ's 30th anniversary and will bring together senior government officials, leaders of global companies, investors, and experts to discuss the future of international trade and supply chain transformations.
According to Emirates News Agency, the summit will feature 27 speakers, including prominent figures such as Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade; Dr. Mohammed Alzarooni, Executive Chairman of DIEZ; and Amna Rashid Lootah, Director General of DAFZ. The event will also host senior executives from renowned companies and institutions including GE Aerospace, A.P. Moller-Maersk, dnata, and Aramex, among others.
The summit aims to explore the role of technology, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and economic policies in enhancing business competitiveness and expanding cross-border trade and investment. Discussions will revolve around key themes such as future-ready logistics, sustainability strategies, digital trade revolutions, and investment-driven innovation.
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi is scheduled to deliver an opening keynote on smart trade policies, while Dr. Mohammed Alzarooni will highlight DAFZ's contributions to establishing Dubai as a global trade hub. The event aims to foster knowledge exchange and partnerships, contributing to the development of DAFZ's business ecosystem and reinforcing its global market connectivity.