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2/27/24, 5:04 PM HE Al Zeyoudi congratulates graduates of UAE’s Global Future Trade Leaders Program - mid-east.info
Economic Development, Abu Dhabi, and H.E. Rashid Al Balushi, Undersecretary of the
Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi.
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The graduation comes on the eve of the 13 Ministerial Conference (MC13), the World Trade
Organization’s topmost decision-making body that is taking place in Abu Dhabi between
February 26-29. Preparations for the event, which gathers global ministers and government
officials from 164 Member States to review, refine and update the rules governing global
trade, was part of the Global Future Trade Leaders Program’s curriculum.
During the graduation ceremony, HE Al Zeyoudi, who is also MC13 Chair, highlighted the
central role of foreign trade in the UAE’s national vision, which seeks to develop an agile,
adaptable and diversified economy built on knowledge and innovation. Additionally, he
emphasized the importance of the nation’s next generation in expanding the UAE’s status as a
trade hub and champion of open, rules-based trade as a driver of long-term growth and
development.
He said, “The UAE is a compelling example of trade’s power to elevate economies and provide
a pathway to long-term, sustainable prosperity. In a rapidly evolving world, the ability of the
global trading system to keep delivering growth and opportunity will depend on the next
generation of trade professionals. Their talent, leadership and commitment to open, rules-
based trade will ensure every nation around the world will continue to benefit from the free
flow of goods, services and ideas.”
“The Global Future Trade Leaders Program 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 completion of the program and look forward to
their continued contribution to our national vision.”
His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADDED, said: “The graduation of the1st
cohort of the Global Future Trade Leaders Program is a milestone in our journey to equip our
talents with the skills to enhance UAE’s status as a leading trade hub, and accelerating 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 continue 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. To
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