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“The Global Future Trade Leaders Programme is designed to equip our young
trade strategists with the skills and knowledge necessary to cultivate a
modern, inclusive and sustainable global trading system, offering them hands-
on, real-world experience of global trade issues. I offer my utmost
congratulations on their successful programme completion and look forward to

their continued contribution to our national vision.”

The Chairman of ADDED said, “The graduation of the 1st cohort of the Global

Future Trade Leaders Programme is a milestone in our journey to equip our
talents with the skills to enhance UAE’s status as a leading trade hub and
accelerate our transition to a smart, diversified, and sustainable economy.”

“Trade is an integral part of UAE’s development. The free flow of goods,
services, and people has shaped our history and continues to drive our
progress as we are forging ahead with efforts to cement the UAE’s position as

a leading global hub for trade, business, and investments,” Al Zaabi added.
“To this end, we believe the right talents and skills are paramount. The
graduates of this programme will enable UAE representatives to reach
innovative solutions to global trade challenges at the upcoming WTO
Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi.”

Supported by the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA), the UAE’s
official Education Partner as host of MC13, the Global Future Trade Leaders

Programme saw candidates participate in a series of masterclass sessions led
by experts from international and national entities, including the WTO, World
Economic Forum, UNCTAD, OECD and AGDA. Subjects covered a range of
trade-related topics, from trade policy and financing to digital and sustainable
trade.

The launch of the programme aligns with the increasing importance of foreign

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