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4/21/25, 8:52 AM TradeTech Forum 2025 spotlights technology's role in transforming global trade and investment

It featured a series of keynote addresses by Juma Al Kait, assistant undersecretary for foreign trade
affairs at the Ministry of Economy, Wamkele Mene, secretary-general of the African Continental
Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and Johanna Hill, deputy girector-general of the World Trade
Organisation (WTO), highlighting advances in technology that can be integrated into the supply
chain to create a greener, smarter and more inclusive trade environment.

“Technology can revolutionize global supply chains at every stage, creating opportunities to expand
international trade. It enables less developed countries and small and medium-sized enterprises to
participate more effectively and fairly in the global trading system while enhancing security and
transparency,” stated Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade.

TradeTech accessibility key for growth

Opening the TradeTech Forum 2025, Al Kait emphasised the UAE’s commitment to transforming
this sector during his keynote address, stating, “The TradeTech Forum is not just about ideas; it is
about action.”

He added that trade must lead the digital revolution and that nations must harness the power of
technology to reshape global trade. By scaling innovative solutions, developing supportive
regulatory frameworks, and promoting their widespread adoption, the world can ensure that trade
flows freely, efficiently and sustainably.

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