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11/5/24, 2:41 PM EQS-News: Superbridge Summit 2024 successfully concludes, driving trade and investment partnerships in Global Sou – Company…
speakers from fast-growing economic regions in the Global South,
establishing itself as a global platform for innovation,
collaboration, and community-building.
During the event, H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for
Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work
Applications, UAE, delivered a keynote address. He shared insights
on the rising role of advanced technologies, and AI innovations,
encouraging participants to gain a critical understanding of their
community’s future growth trajectory.
The dynamic event convened next-gen leaders from the Mid-
East, Africa and South Asia, exploring key avenues of collaboration
in the sustainability, tech, banking, retail, and healthcare
industries. These pertinent discussions further highlighted
innovation being led by pioneers like Insilico, a leading biotech
company in the UAE, Nigeria’s renowned fintech firm Flutterwave
and Singapore’s MVGX Group, a tech leader committed to
decarbonisation. Moreover, the summit underscored the rise of
cross-border investments within the Global South. This further
reaffirms the importance of nurturing robust economic
partnerships between entities in the region.
The impactful sessions while promoting cutting-edge ideas, also
underscored the vital role of global perspectives in driving
innovation, highlighted by the partnership established by the
Superbridge Summit with Dubai Chambers, global travel leader
Trip.com, edtech firm Laix, innovation and research center NICE,
blockchain leaders MVGX, and METACOMP.
Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President at Dubai
World Trade Centre said, “As the UAE emerges as a global
epicentre of innovation, business events like SuperBridge Summit
further catalyse this growth, reaffirming GITEX’s enduring
commitment to driving collaboration and fostering a prosperous
future for coming generations. The event had an exemplary
attendee lineup encompassing high-level changemakers, thought
leaders and C-level executives from diverse industries who shared
their valuable insights on crucial topics. We are immensely grateful
to the summit’s attendees for their support and are confident that
the event will facilitate positive change across diverse sectors.”
Khalid Al Jarwan, Vice President of Operations and
acting Vice President of Digital and Commercial Sectors
at Dubai Chambers, commented, “The SuperBridge Summit
aligns closely with Dubai Chambers' objectives by creating a global
platform for collaboration. Events of this kind play a vital role in
connecting key stakeholders, fostering impactful partnerships, and
driving innovation. We remain committed to helping businesses
and investors from across the globe leverage Dubai’s strategic
advantages to promote economic growth and contribute to a more
sustainable and prosperous future for all.”
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