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12/27/24, 4:20 PM Ahmed bin Saeed attends opening of WORLDEF Dubai 2024 Forum
"The UAE has long recognised the transformative potential of e-commerce. This is why we continue to invest in infrastructu
commerce," Dr. Al Zeyoudi added.

Murodali Alimardon, Deputy Prime Minister of Tajikistan, delivered a keynote speech on the National Development Strategy
economic enablers, such as infrastructure and natural resources, while addressing global advancements in digital trade an

Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Executive Chairman of DIEZ and Chairman of the Board of Dubai CommerCity, said that hostin
economic growth, in alignment with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.

Dr. Al Zarooni highlighted the remarkable interest from stakeholders across the digital commerce landscape, as evidenced
as a global trade hub, its critical role in supporting the sector's anticipated growth, and its strategic importance in the interco

The Ambassador of Turkiye to the UAE, underscored the significance of the robust trade ties between the UAE and Turkey
roles as key regional business and aviation hubs.

Omar Nart, CEO of WORLDEF, said: "We gather in Dubai-a global hub of innovation and trade-to shape the future of comm
focus, 'Driving Global Trade Through Partnerships and Innovation', highlights the power of collaboration. We thank Dubai C

The forum's first day featured a fireside chat with Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers,
to the nation's GDP-from 9.7% in 2022 to 19.4% over the next decade.

He also highlighted initiatives launched by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy to support local emerging technology co
prime destination for digital businesses, contributing significant economic value to the region. Lootah also expressed confid
momentum.

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