GBF Latin America 2018 in Dubai to explore region’s trade and investment potential

DUBAI, 29th January, 2018 (WAM) -- New business opportunities emerging in the wake of Latin America’s economic rebound and Dubai’s role in supporting the region’s ambitions are among key topics that government and business leaders will address on the 2nd Global Business Forum, GBF, on Latin America in Dubai. The high-profile forum, organised by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will be held next month at Dubai’s Atlantis Hotel under the patronage of the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Themed "Connect – Collaborate – Grow", the forum will feature interactive sessions offering insights on major economic trends, events and issues impacting Latin American markets, particularly those pertaining to trade and investment opportunities, which offer potential for companies and investors in the UAE and GCC. Hamad Buamim, President and CEO of Dubai Chamber, highlighted the importance of GBF Latin America and described the premier event as the largest event of its kind to be held in the Middle East. "There is plenty of scope to expand economic cooperation between Latin American businesses and their Dubai counterparts, especially within the areas of agriculture, energy, tourism and finance. GBF Latin America is the ideal platform to host constructive conversations about such matters and explore new avenues of cooperation between business communities in Latin America, the UAE and GCC," Buamim said. Buamim noted that the Global Business Forum series boosts Dubai’s status as global business hub, while it helps develop the emirate’s trade links with promising markets around the world. The upcoming event, he said, will build on progress that has already been achieved during the first forum held in 2016, adding that it also supports the chamber’s efforts to promote Dubai as it expands its presence across Latin America. The high-level forum is part of Dubai Chamber’s Global Business Forum series, which was originally launched in 2013 to highlight new investment opportunities in a number of emerging and dynamic markets across Africa, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and Latin America. GBF Latin America 2018 is expected to attract top-level decision makers from the UAE, GCC, Latin America and beyond, including former heads of state, ministers, dignitaries, prominent CEOs, heads of private banks, sovereign wealth funds, and private equity firms, in addition to business leaders, and entrepreneurs.