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The conference organized two discussion sessions. The first session, titled “Regional Corridors and Creating
Business Opportunities,” discussed the importance of regional corridors in enhancing global trade, facilitating

the flow of investments across borders, addressing challenges facing supply chains, and the role of the
multilateral trading system in providing new opportunities for exporters, manufacturers, and investors. This

session featured the participation of His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zayoudi, His Excellency Samir
Obaid, Minister of Trade and Export Development of Tunisia, His Excellency Said Ahmed Abou, Minister of

Economy and Finance of Mauritania, and His Excellency Samed Bashirli, Deputy Minister of Economy of
Azerbaijan.

During the session, His Excellency Dr. Thani Al Zayoudi underscored that commercial corridors play a pivotal
role in enhancing trade and investment flows between developing and developed economies, thereby

stimulating global economic growth and creating new opportunities for companies and investors.

Developments in the New Economy in the Region

The second session, titled “The New Economy in the Region: Artificial Intelligence, Waste Management, and
Food Security,” examined the developments in the region’s new economic sectors and their role in promoting
sustainable development and economic resilience. The session discussed ways to enhance cooperation to

create diverse pathways that encourage countries to invest and expand in these vital sectors, as well as the
importance of adopting policies and strategies that contribute to a circular economic model. This session was

attended by His Excellency Dr. Khalid Hanfi, Secretary General of the Arab Chambers Federation; His
Excellency Mostafa Hassan Mohamed, Minister of Economy, Industry and Investment in the Union of the

Comoros; and His Excellency Tarek Al Sharif, Vice President of the Arab Businessmen’s Union.

Both the Arab and Asian sides agreed during the discussions on the importance of expanding and deepening
mutual economic relations in several vital fields, including trade, investment, energy, technology, artificial
intelligence, food security, and addressing new challenges such as climate change.

Roundtable Meeting

The conference also featured a roundtable meeting attended by a group of ministers from both the Arab and

Asian regions, aimed at strengthening economic and investment ties between the two regions, exploring ways
to provide an interactive platform for the private sector from both sides, and supporting joint efforts to achieve
integration among major regional economic initiatives.

Enhancing Arab-Asian Economic Relations

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