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TradeTech Forum 2025 Shapes Future

Of Global Trade

11 days ago

ABU DHABI, (Pakistan Point News - 10th Apr, 2025) The TradeTech Forum 2025, a
pivotal event in the global trade landscape, has convened in Abu Dhabi, gathering high-level
leaders and stakeholders from around the world to explore the transformative potential of
TradeTech.

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, attended the opening of the
forum, a key pillar of the TradeTech initiative, which was launched by the UAE Ministry of
Economy and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) in partnership
with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to modernise the global trading system through
technology-driven solutions.
The TradeTech Forum was held concurrently with AIM Congress 2025 and 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 Director-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.

Opening the forum, Al Kait emphasised the UAE's commitment to transform this sector during
his keynote address, stating, “The TradeTech Forum is not just about ideas, it is about action.”
He added, “Trade must lead the digital revolution and we must harness the power
of technology to reshape global trade. By scaling innovative solutions, developing supportive
regulatory frameworks, and promoting their widespread adoption, we can ensure that trade
flows freely, efficiently, and sustainably.”

Al Kait states that the UAE is determined to lead this transformation, empowering the next
generation of TradeTech entrepreneurs and creating a future where trade is smarter, faster, and
more accessible for all.
Tim Stekkinger, Head of the TradeTech Initiative at the World Economic Forum (WEF), stated,
"In today's world, we need more bridge builders—governments, institutions, and innovators—
willing to align strengths and build common ground. That's what TradeTech is about. It's not just
about deploying the latest technologies—it's about applying them holistically, across borders and
across sectors."

The TradeTech Initiative includes the annual TradeTech Report, providing insights and analysis
on the adoption of emerging technologies in trade; the TradeTech Accelerator, supporting
startups to develop advanced technology solutions to enhance trade processes; and the
TradeTech Regulatory Sandbox, serving as a testing ground for preliminary regulations to
facilitate the safe and effective deployment of TradeTech solutions.

The TradeTech Regulatory Sandbox has achieved significant milestones, with eight participants
piloting solutions that streamline trade finance and enhance digital documentation. Innovations

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