H.E. Al Hamli, DEC Secretary General, to welcome influential business and government leaders from over 100 countries.

Dubai, 6 October 2015 - Dubai Economic Council (DEC) has announced partnership with Global Trade Development Week, the world's largest trade facilitation event, being held in Dubai from 27-29th October 2015. H.E. Hani Al Hamli, Secretary General of Dubai Economic Council (DEC), will present a keynote speech welcoming the international delegations to Dubai.  Global Trade Development Week will bring together 1000 trade leaders from both business and private sector, coming to Dubai from over 100 countries. The event is organised under the patronage of H.E. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy.

H.E. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, who will provide the opening keynote address, says, "Supporting GTDW reflects the UAE's commitment to promoting the growth of international trade as an engine for growth, peace and prosperity, for not only the UAE, but across the world".

H.E. Al Hamli states, "We are delighted to welcome to Dubai leading names in trade and industry from all corners of the world. This is an excellent opportunity to engage in dynamic dialogue on international trade -  a tool for creating and linking markets that will help drive forward Dubai's position in the global economy. The dedication to a free and open international trading system has been one of the cornerstones of Dubai robust economic development, and high-level representatives at GTDW are looking to learn from Dubai achievements.

GTDW 2015 will be addressed by 150 speakers whom are some the most influential leaders driving world trade today. GTDW features a series of specialized trade summits that link key sectors across international trade; including business, banking, customs, corporate real estate, infrastructure, specialized economic zones, supply chain logistics and transport.  Innovation in Global Trade and Economic Development' is the theme for GTDW 2015, and innovation will underpin discussion in all of GTDW's six trade summits. 

For full details of the programmes, exhibition, workshops, site tours & networking receptions please visit the event website www.kwglobaltrade.com. For further information and for media accreditation to attend the event, please contact Nana Mancell, International Director of PR and Communications, KW Group. Email: nanam@kwconfex.com Tel: +971 50 956 9277.

About Global Trade Development Week (GTDW) 27th-29th October 2015, Ritz Carlton DIFC, Dubai, UAE
GTDW is a major international forum and exhibition committed to increasing knowledge and dialogue between government and private sector leaders to deliver the development of international trade. Held under patronage of the UAE Ministry of Economy, GTDW invites political, business, academic and industry thought leaders to share best practice in global trade development through specialised concurrent trade summits. GTDW is an exclusive forum for trade leaders across business, banking, customs, corporate real estate, development banks, FDI, free trade, infrastructure, insurance, investment, multilaterals, risk, specialised economic zones and regions, supply chain, logistics and transport. The ambitious programme hosts 150 leading speakers and includes 'The Ministers & Trade Leaders Plenary', six concurrent major trade summits, site tours, networking receptions and a leading trade exhibition. Attendees can select a programme that addresses their specific requirements and interests as well as opting for workshops and tours. Held concurrently with a shared exhibition, networking and refreshments the forum allows high-level representatives from key verticals across trade, industry, business and government to meet directly with decision makers and engage in dialogue to develop global trade. For further information visit www.kwglobaltrade.com

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