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UAE to host seventh Arab Competition Forum in

2026

09/08/2024

Ministry of Economy will showcase the UAEs' experience in competition developing and regulating

competition, at the forum

Abu Dhabi, 9 August 2024:
The UAE is set to host the seventh Arab Competition Forum scheduled for 2026, organized by the United

Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), the United Nations Conference on
Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development

(OECD).

During the Forum, the Ministry of Economy will highlight the UAE’s leading role in developing, regulating, and
safeguarding competition. The event will serve as a platform for sharing experiences of participating
countries, facilitating discussions and exchange of insights on the competition culture and policies in the

region, as well as exploring the best practices adopted in this field.

The Forum will feature a series of sessions on key economic factors that play a crucial role in boosting
competition, while also addressing the challenges associated with improving the competitive landscape at

regional and global levels. More than 100 officials and experts from Arab and international organizations
dedicated to competition are expected to attend the forum.

The Ministry of Economy said that the hosting of this forum by the UAE will help achieve the objectives of the
‘We the UAE 2031’ vision and the ‘Economic Principles of the UAE.’ These visions aim to create a

competitive and free national economy that fosters a vibrant business environment teeming with
opportunities and promising potential.

The Ministry added that the Forum will provide a significant opportunity to strengthen collaboration with Arab
countries in the development of competition policies. It aims to draw on both regional and global experiences

in this area and to raise awareness about the country's competition laws, particularly Federal Decree-Law
No. 36 of 2023 on competition regulation. This legislation plays a key role in promoting and safeguarding

competition, enhancing the national economy's competitiveness both regionally and globally, tackling

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