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2/23/24, 5:07 PM Leading national business players announced as strategic partners during WTO's MC13
At Etihad, we are honoured to contribute to this historic moment as Abu Dhabi
hosts this crucial global gathering amidst a pivotal juncture for world trade," said
Antonoaldo Neves, Group Chief Executive Officer, Etihad. "As the national carrier

and a key player in global aviation, we consider it a privilege to serve as a strategic
partner for MC13. This event offers a unique platform for leading national

economic entities, including Etihad, to spotlight the remarkable economic
achievements of the UAE on the global stage."

Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO of e&, believes the agreement will provide an
unrivalled platform to demonstrate the company's state-of-the-art technology on a

global stage. "We are proud to be part of this landmark event. The company has
always been part of the UAE success story and, at MC13, we will have the
opportunity to continue this legacy and contribute to the success of this global

conference."

The Ministerial Conference is the uppermost decision-making body of the WTO.
Ministers and senior officials representing 164 countries and trading blocs will

gather in the UAE capital to review and address issues that face the global trading
system. These will include expanding the WTO's membership and facilitating
increased investment in trade technologies to enable more sustainable and resilient

supply chains.

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