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efforts, including the establishment of the TradeTech Accelerator and a Regulatory Sandbox.
Their success can unlock new opportunities for commerce across the world..”

He continued: “The TradeTech Accelerator, developed in collaboration with Plug and Play, is

already yielding results. From a pool of 1,500 top-tier startups worldwide, we have identified
14 high-potential ventures pioneering AI-driven logistics, blockchain-powered trade finance,
and digital supply-chain optimization. Their agility and creativity will not only enhance supply

chains but also reaffirm the strength of the UAE’s innovation ecosystem.”

The summit included a series of fireside chats and panel discussions, bringing together

leading figures from technology, investment, and trade to explore AI’s evolving role
in entrepreneurship. Participants included Fadi Ghandour, Executive Chairman of Wamda

Group; Carlos de Torres, Head of EMEA Venture Capital and Private Equity at Google; Joel
Podolny, Founder of Honor Education; and Arya Bolurfrushan, CEO of the Bolurfrushan

International Group. Discussions covered a wide range of topics, from fintech trends and
blockchain to the transformative impact of AI on industries and its role in augmenting human

capabilities.

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