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11/1/24, 11:49 AM UAE leads Global Trade Regulators Roundtable as part of TradeTech Initiative - www.lokmattimes.com
The roundtable offered an interactive platform for trade officials and regulatory leaders to
engage in critical discussions on the evolving role and potential of technology, focusing
on areas such as regulatory innovations for cross-border digital trade, public-private
partnerships to address cybersecurity challenges, and leveraging regulatory sandboxes
to pilot emerging trade technologies.
Participants discussed overcoming barriers to digital trade, balancing innovation with
consumer protection, and ensuring that regulations remain robust and adaptable.
In his remarks to the roundtable, Al Zeyoudi highlighted the UAE's commitment to
advancing trade through technology and innovation, stating, "The TradeTech Global
Initiative is a key pillar of the UAE's vision for a streamlined, technology-enabled global
trade ecosystem. By fostering collaboration among regulators, we are setting the stage
for a new era in global trade - one that is efficient, resilient, and inclusive. Our
partnership with the World Economic Forum underscores our commitment to driving
forward these changes and establishing frameworks that support adopting advanced
technologies while safeguarding global trade systems."
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