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12/27/24, 4:18 PM Ahmed bin Saeed attends the opening of WORLDEF Dubai 2024 forum

- World's largest digital commerce event has brought together over 5,000 attendees from
more than 40 countries
- Two-day forum, organised by WORLDEF, is being hosted by Dubai CommerCity

Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi: E-commerce has emerged as a cornerstone of the global economy,
transforming industries and redefining consumer experiences over the past 25 years
Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni: Hosting the forum underscores Dubai’s status as a global
trade hub and its role in driving sector growth
Omar Nart: WORLDEF is a unique platform, bringing together leaders to discuss
opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing digital economy

- Forum’s first day features a fireside chat with Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and
CEO of Dubai Chambers

Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al
Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), the WORLDEF
Dubai 2024 forum, the world's largest digital commerce event, commenced today, bringing
together over 5,000 attendees from more than 40 countries.

Hosted by Dubai CommerCity, the region's first and leading free zone dedicated exclusively to
digital commerce and a joint venture between DIEZ and Wasl Properties, the event is organised
by WORLDEF, an international platform committed to supporting the global expansion and
growth of cross-border e-commerce and digital commerce companies.

The two-day forum provides a unique opportunity for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and
obtaining insights into emerging trends. It also facilitates the exchange of expertise among
government officials, CEOs, and thought leaders on the future of digital commerce, artificial
intelligence, e-commerce trends, sustainable logistics, and investment opportunities.

The opening ceremony was attended by His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE
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