Decision makers and experts to convene in Dubai for 4th Global Business Forum on Africa

DUBAI, 2nd October, 2017 (WAM) -- The Global Business Forum on Africa, organised by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is set to hold its fourth edition under the theme "Next Generation Africa" at Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah on November 1st-2nd, 2017. The high-profile event will explore new opportunities to enhance economic co-operation and expand trade and investment ties between the Middle East and Africa. The two-day forum features 24 sessions that include the participation of heads of state, ministers and dignitaries, policymakers, CEOs, prominent entrepreneurs, and heads of private banks, as well as UAE government and business leaders. Rgarding the event, Hamad Buamim, President and CEO, Dubai Chamber, said, "African economies are witnessing remarkable growth at the moment, offering exciting business opportunities in a wide range of sectors. Therefore, it is an ideal time to examine these trends in more detail and determine how Dubai can play a greater role in facilitating Africa’s future growth." He further described the forum as the largest event of its kind in the region, which provides a unique platform for constructive dialogue between public and private sector stakeholders, adding that the event will be an opportunity to brainstorm sustainable solutions for the challenges facing African countries, as they look to open their economies to the world. Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of Dubai Chamber, will kick off the forum with a welcome address, which will be followed by the opening session, entitled "Next Generation Africa." The session will highlight existing obstacles to trade, investment and prosperity, and examine the role that Africa’s dynamic young entrepreneurs can play in resolving such challenges. Sessions on the first day will delve into the concept of leap-frogging and look at whether technology and entrepreneurship are enough to unleash Africa’s economic potential and bring about inclusive growth. Leading figures from Rwanda, Estonia and Peru will come together in a special session to discuss how countries can change existing perceptions and reinvent themselves as entrepreneurial hotspots. The second day of the forum will resume with a "VIP Masterclass," where delegates will be joined by leading African entrepreneurs to discuss successes, failures and lessons learned. Later in the day, influential heads of African states will tackle environmental issues in the session entitled, "Coping with Climate Change: Future-Proofing Diversification."