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9/25/24, 2:08 PM SuperBridge Summit 2024: Catalyzing new pathways for trade and investment between the Middle East and Latin America
A Crucial Moment for Enhanced Economic Ties

As both regions strive to diversify their economic bases, the SuperBridge Summit 2024 will be crucial in
facilitating new agreements and partnerships. With the GCC countries expected to attract over $150
billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) by 2025 and Latin America experiencing a resurgence in growth

post-pandemic, the time is ripe for strategic cooperation. The Economist Impact report highlights that
64% of Latin American executives are now looking to increase engagement with the GCC, driven by
opportunities in sectors like agriculture, renewable energy, and digital services.

Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President at the Dubai World Trade Centre, noted, “The synergies

between the Middle East and Latin America are stronger than ever. The SuperBridge Summit 2024 will
provide an unprecedented opportunity for businesses to redefine their strategies, engage with new
partners, and capitalize on the vast potential these regions offer.”

Fernando X. Donayre, CEO of Inca Investments, added, “We are witnessing a paradigm shift in global
trade and investment flows, where regions like the Middle East and Latin America are emerging as new

growth engines. The Summit is the ideal platform to connect, strategize, and foster partnerships that will
drive sustainable development for decades to come.”

Recent High-Profile Engagements and Future Prospects

Recent high-profile deals underscore the strategic potential of these partnerships. In addition to DP
World’s investments, Qatar Airways has expanded its routes to key Latin American destinations,

including Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, and Lima, boosting connectivity and facilitating both business and
tourism flows.

Looking ahead, the SuperBridge Summit 2024 will take place from October 15 to 16 at the Dubai World
Trade Centre, in conjunction with GITEX Global, one of the largest technology showcases globally. This
confluence of events is expected to attract over 10,000 global business leaders, entrepreneurs, and

innovators to discuss emerging trends, share insights, and forge partnerships that can drive mutual
growth.

About SuperBridge Summit

The summit is a pioneering platform aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation among the world's

fastest growing economies. The summit connects, ignites and unites leaders from all walks of life to
magnify under-represented voices, give centre stage to vast opportunities from Global East and Global
South, and catalyses meaningful actions, rendering them both visible and impactful on a global scale.
The event will provide a platform for business leaders, investors, and policymakers to exchange insights
and identify new opportunities for cooperation in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, energy, life

sciences, mobility, commerce, and agriculture. The event will bring together an esteemed group of

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