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9/29/24, 11:57 AM World FZO’s 10th Annual World Congress concludes in Dubai with 2000 attendees from 136 countries
Al Zarooni: ‘Today, the World FZO has become a global platform that elevates the performance of free
zones and their strategic contribution to global economic growth.’

Dubai, UAE: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice
President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the World Free Zones Organization (World FZO)

successfully concluded the 10th edition of its Annual World Congress, which attracted over 2,000
participants from 136 countries.

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This year’s congress coincided with the World 10th anniversary of the organization's founding,

witnessed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in Dubai, where the
organization's headquarters is located. The organization has played a pivotal role in setting global
standards and contributing to efforts aimed at achieving sustainable development worldwide. Over the
past decade, it has successfully expanded its membership base from 14 founding members to a thriving

global community of 1,600 members from 141 countries, supported by a global network of 12 regional
offices and 42 national contact points.

Future of Key Sectors

The congress opened with a ‘Ministerial Meeting’ attended by H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi,
Minister of State for Foreign Trade, along with a Prime Minister, 24 ministers, deputy ministers, and

secretaries-general. The meeting discussed the future role of artificial intelligence and emerging
technologies in global trade, focusing on five key areas: how to harness emerging opportunities and
address challenges through international cooperation, maximizing the potential benefits of AI and new
technologies while minimizing risks, enhancing trade and AI integration to drive sustainable global

development, stimulating trade and investment, and tackling supply chain challenges through free
zones, while shaping safer, more resilient supply chains through modern economic zones.

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