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World Free Zones Organization Concludes Its 10th Annual Conference in Dubai

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The World Free Zones Organization concluded the activities of the 10th session of the

organization’s annual international exhibition and conference, which attracted more than
2,000 participants from 136 countries over three days.
The conference, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God
protect him, coincided with the tenth anniversary of its launch a decade ago by His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and its adoption of Dubai as its
permanent headquarters, in order to play a major role in establishing standards and
contributing to advancing efforts aimed at achieving sustainable development at the global
level.
Over the past decade, the organization has grown its membership base from 14 founding

members to a thriving global community of 1,600 members from 141 countries, supported
by global representation including 12 regional offices and 42 national focal points.
The conference began with the organization of a “Ministerial Forum” in which His
Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, participated,
along with the Prime Minister of Dominica and 24 ministers, deputy ministers and
Secretary-Generals. The forum discussed the future role of artificial intelligence and new
technologies in global trade, focusing on five key issues, which revolved around how to

exploit emerging opportunities and address challenges through international cooperation,

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