Presidents of Liberia and Seychelles, 17 African ministers and an array
of high-ranking officials among confirmed attendees for fifth edition of
forum
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 October 2019, (AETOSWire): Heads of
state, 17 ministers, high-ranking government officials and prominent
business leaders from Africa have confirmed their participation for the
fifth edition of the Global Business Forum Africa (GBF Africa), which
takes place November 18-19, 2019 in Dubai.
Among the high-level dignitaries attending GBF Africa 2019 are H.E.
George Weah, President of Liberia; H.E. Danny Faure, President of
Seychelles; and 17 ministers from Sierra Leone, Ghana, Namibia, Kenya,
Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Senegal, Uganda, Malawi, Congo, Tanzania,
Niger and Liberia. Also attending are senior public and private sector
stakeholders from across Africa, including former heads of state, CEOs,
entrepreneurs, industry experts and economists.
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organising GBF Africa 2019
under the theme “Scale Up Africa” in an effort to underline the
important role of cross border cooperation in supporting and
accelerating’s Africa’s next phase of sustainable economic growth and
development.
“Since its inception, GBF Africa has served as a catalyst for UAE-Africa
economic cooperation and business exchange. The upcoming edition of the
forum will highlight new high-potential areas where African companies
can collaborate with their UAE counterparts to create new business
opportunities and capitalise on existing trade and investment
potential,” said H.E. Hamad Buamim, President & CEO of Dubai Chamber.
Non-oil trade between Dubai-Africa has increased steadily in recent
years, amounting to $37.2 billion in 2018. The trend reflects the
expanding trade ties and growing business confidence between the two
regions.
Beyond high-level speakers and participants, GBF Africa 2019 offers a
comprehensive programme delving into key trends and technologies
reshaping African economies, with interactive sessions and panel
discussions putting a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation,
game-changing partnerships, success stories, opportunities and
challenges