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the UAE and leading multinational companies and to underline UAE's role as a

global trade and investment hub that can provide an unrivalled gateway to markets

across the globe.

The forum included discussions on potential areas of collaboration to expand trade

and investment opportunities, including renewable energy, technology, and food

security.

Representatives of UAE companies then held meetings with their G20 counterparts

in which they explored new trade avenues and investment opportunities that align

with the UAE's long-term goals for sustainable development.

Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led the UAE

delegation to the B20 Summit, a gathering of approximately 1,000 high-level

business representations from the G20 member nations, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The summit took place on October 24-25 under the theme "Inclusive Growth for a

Sustainable Future", the summit provided a platform for the private sector to engage
in discussions on sustainable business practices, the efficiency of global trade, and

the importance of inclusivity, particularly in terms of women-owned businesses.
The recommendations by participants at the B20 Summit will be presented to G20

leaders during their summit in Rio de Janeiro in November.

The UAE participated in the B20 Summit as an invited guest of Brazil during its

presidency of the G20, which is a reflection of the UAE's growing influence in

global trade and investment.

The UAE delegation included Saleh Ahmad AlSuwaidi, Ambassador of the United

Arab Emirates to Brazil, Abdalla Shaheen, the Consulate General of the UAE in

Sao Paulo, and Juma Mohammed Al Kait, Assistant Undersecretary for

International Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, alongside 30 senior

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