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UAE to host ‘The Africa Debate’ on October 31 to

stimulate the growth of trade & investment

exchanges with African countries

15/09/2024

Organized by the Ministry of Economy in cooperation with Invest Africa in Dubai

Abu Dhabi, 15 September 2024:

The UAE will host the latest edition of ‘The Africa Debate,’ which will be organized by the Ministry of
Economy in collaboration with Invest Africa, a business network promoting trade and investment in the

African continent. The event will take place on October 31, 2024, in Dubai, providing a prominent platform to
explore and take advantage of the emerging economic opportunities along the UAE- and broader Gulf-Africa
trade and investment corridor.

The Africa Debate - UAE will bring together global companies, private and public investment bodies, thought
leaders, and policymakers, in a series of discussions on strengthening trade and investment relations

between the UAE and Africa in 2024 and beyond. The UAE is hosting the event within the framework of its
growing economic and trade relations with the African countries. The UAE is also the largest GCC investor in

Africa. The forum had 10 successful editions in London before coming to the UAE.
H.E. Juma Al Kait, Assistant Undersecretary for International Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, said:

“The UAE has long recognized the strategic importance of Africa as a key trade and investment partner. By
collaborating with Invest Africa, we aim to deepen our engagement with African markets and explore new
avenues for economic cooperation. ‘The Africa Debate’ has already established itself as a premier platform

for promoting Africa-forward initiatives and investment. We look forward to welcoming 300+ vetted industry
leaders to advance UAE-Africa partnerships and drive mutual growth.”

Chantelé Carrington, Chief Executive Officer, Invest Africa, said: "Our partnership with the UAE Ministry of
Economy reflects our commitment to facilitating effective business linkages and promoting trade and mutual

investment between the UAE and Africa. The Africa Debate - UAE will highlight investment opportunities and
will serve as an effective platform for dialogue and cooperation between the two sides, especially as the UAE

is the fourth largest global investor in Africa. We are excited to work with our UAE government partners to
strengthen business linkages across the continent, especially at this critical stage of Africa's growth journey."
Fruitful debates

The Africa Debate - UAE will feature a series of panel discussions on enhancing opportunities for cooperation
in many economic sectors, including financial services, logistics, improved supply chain, as well as energy,

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