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10/28/24, 4:30 PM United Arab Emirates launches TradeTech Accelerator - Biz Today
Tim Stekkinger, Head, TradeTech Global Initiative, World Economic Forum: “Startups are leading
a new era of trade innovation, using technology to break down barriers across logistics, finance,

and more. By working alongside corporates and regulators, they are crucial in addressing
today’s most pressing trade challenges.”

On partnering with the TradeTech Accelerator, Saeed Amidi, Founder & CEO at Plug and Play,
said: “We are excited to launch the TradeTech Accelerator Program in partnership with the

Ministry of Economy of the UAE, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, and the
World Economic Forum. This program will play a vital role in supporting the growth of innovative

startups shaping the future of trade and creating more efficient, secure, and sustainable trade
globally.”

Since the launch of the Global TradeTech Initiative in Davos in 2023, the UAE has continued to
lead efforts to create a modern, digitally-enabled trading system. The launch of the Accelerator

follows the publication of the first TradeTech Report and the gathering of the first TradeTech
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Forum, which was held alongside the 13 Ministerial Conference of the World Tarde
Organization in Abu Dhabi in February 2024.

The Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 is being hosted by the UAE. The meeting

features 30 thematic councils focused on future opportunities across five key areas including
technology and AI, climate and environment, governance, economy and finance, and society.

The event brings together a diverse group of leaders, thinkers, and innovators from around the
world to share their insights and visions for the future.

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