Executive Focus | UAE (HD)

Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the growing Dubai-Africa trade relationship, Dubai Chamber’s Africa focused initiatives, and the African Global Business Forum.

Abu Dhabi has long been a thriving business hub with a large concentration of private and institutional wealth. With such a rich financial heritage, the establishment of an international financial center is the logical next step for the Emirate. Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is a broad based international financial center for local, regional, and international institutions.

Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the key themes of the 2015 Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES), areas within the Islamic economy where Dubai is playing a leadership role, and Dubai’s position relative to other global Islamic economy hubs.

Deyaar is a leading real estate developer and real estate service company with operations in Dubai and the MENA region. The Prospect Group spoke with Deyaar’s Saeed Al Qatami (CEO), Khalifa Al Zaffin (Board Member), and Iyad Charchar (VP Projects & Engineering) about innovation in the real estate business, the Midtown by Deyaar project, and growth areas in Dubai’s real estate market.

Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the importance of innovation, Dubai Chamber’s leadership in advancing the innovation agenda, why it’s time for Dubai to export its service model.

H.E. Mohamed Helal Al Muhairi is the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ADCCI). He spoke with The Prospect Group about the role of the private sector in Abu Dhabi, ADCCI’s efforts and initiatives, and the economic outlook for Abu Dhabi.

Saed Al Awadi is the CEO of Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai, tasked with increasing the volume and value of Dubai’s trade and exports. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Dubai Exports’ impact on trade and export volume, the burgeoning global halal economy, and the need to adapt a mentality of innovation.

Ahmed Bin Sulayem is the Executive Chairman of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), a government entity established to enhance commodity trade flows through Dubai and the largest and fastest growing free zone in the UAE. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the DMCC, the expansion of Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), and what makes Dubai competitive as a global commodities hub.

H.E. Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about why Dubai remains an advantageous place for business, the importance of staying competitive with other global centers, and striving for excellence in execution.

Through its Economic Vision 2030 master plan, Abu Dhabi has demonstrated the foresight and government support needed to deliver an ambitious economic diversification agenda. Khalifa Port, the first semi-automated container terminal in the region, and its adjacent trade and logistics zone, Kizad, are one of the cornerstones of Abu Dhabi’s vision for 2030.