The UAE is set to host the latest edition of ‘The Africa Debate,’ on October 31, 2024, in Dubai.
The event will be organized by the Ministry of Economy in collaboration with Invest Africa, a leading business and investment platform. It seeks to unlock and explore the emerging economic opportunities within the UAE and the broader Gulf-Africa trade and investment corridor.
The Africa Debate – UAE will assemble global companies, private and public investment bodies, thought leaders, and policymakers, to discuss ways to enhance trade and investment relations between the UAE and Africa in 2024 and beyond.
The UAE is hosting this event as a part of its expanding economic and trade ties with the African countries. With this initiative, the nation is reinforcing its status as the largest GCC investor in Africa. Before coming to the UAE, the forum hosted 10 successful editions in London.
Juma Al Kait Assistant Undersecretary for International Trade Affairs – Ministry of Economy
“The UAE has long recognised the strategic importance of Africa as a key trade and investment partner. By collaborating with Invest Africa, we aim to deepen our engagement with African markets and explore new avenues for economic cooperation. ‘The Africa Debate’ has already established itself as a premier platform for promoting Africa-forward initiatives and investment. We look forward to welcoming 300+ vetted industry leaders to advance UAE-Africa partnerships and drive mutual growth.”
Chantelé Carrington, Chief Executive Officer, Invest Africa, stated that, “Our partnership with the UAE Ministry of Economy reflects our commitment to facilitating effective business linkages and promoting trade and mutual investment between the UAE and Africa. The Africa Debate – UAE will highlight investment opportunities and will serve as an effective platform for dialogue and cooperation between the two sides, especially as the UAE is the fourth largest global investor in Africa. We are excited to work with our UAE government partners to strengthen business linkages across the continent, especially at this critical stage of Africa’s growth journey.”
The Africa Debate – UAE will include a series of panel discussions focusing on exploring cooperation opportunities in various economic sectors. This includes financial services, logistics, enhanced supply chain, as well as energy, infrastructure, ICT and digital transformation, and encouraging investors and entrepreneurs to expand and invest in these critical sectors.
