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2/27/24, 5:04 PM HE Al Zeyoudi Congratulates Graduates Of UAE's Global Future Trade Leaders Program | MENAFN.COM
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 this end, we believe the right talents and skills is paramount. The graduates
of this program 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 Program 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 Anwar Gargash

Diplomatic Academy. Subjects covered a range of trade-related topics from trade policy and
financing to digital and sustainable trade.

The launch of the program aligns with the increasing importance of foreign trade in the UAE's
strategic agenda, serving as a key contributor to doubling the national economy and achieving

objectives linked to economic diversification, accelerating GDP growth, stimulating non-oil
exports, supporting innovation, and preparing the next generation of talents, competencies,

and creative ideas.

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