DAFZ, Forbes Middle East to host Future Growth Nexus Summit

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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority, Dubai Airport Freezone and Forbes Middle East will hold the first Future Growth Nexus Summit in Dubai on November 23.

The event will bring together government officials, company executives, investors and industry experts to examine changes reshaping global trade, supply chains and logistics.

It will also focus on artificial intelligence, digital platforms, automation, aviation, sustainable logistics, cross-border investment and trade policy.

The summit will feature 27 speakers, including Minister of Foreign Trade Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, DIEZ Executive Chairman Dr Mohammed Alzarooni and DAFZ Director General Amna Lootah.

Senior executives from companies including GE Aerospace, Maersk, dnata, Aramex, DHL, FedEx, Airbus and Thales are also due to take part.

The event coincides with DAFZ’s 30th anniversary and will also look at the future of integrated economic zones, SME growth, investment and next-generation logistics.

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