March 20 - 23, 2019

Hyatt Regency, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia


UAE - Ethiopia Business Forum is an official business development and networking event designed to provide UAE-based companies with the knowledge and contacts necessary to do business in Ethiopia.
Backed by Trade Promotion Department of the UAE Ministry of Economy, the forum will consist of a high ranking business and government delegation of the best the UAE has to offer in terms of businesses, organisations, developments and projects.

What will be showcased and who will participate?

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    Programme

    20th March 2019

    9:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.

    Arrival & Registration of Delegate and Networking Coffee

    10:00 A.M. to 10:05 A.M.

    Introduction by MC

    10:05 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.

    Welcome Remarks
    H.E. Ambassador Misganu Arega, State Minister, Ministry of Trade & Industry, Ethiopia

    Keynote Address
    H.E. Dr. Aklilu Hailemichael,
    State Minister, Ministry of foreign affairs

    Keynote Address
    H.E. Abdullah Al Saleh,
    Undersecretary of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economy, UAE

    10:30 A.M. to 10:45 A.M.

    Opportunities for Doing Business with Ethiopian Investment Commission
    H.E. Abebe Abebayehu, Commissioner of EIC

    10:45 A.M. to 10:55 A.M.

    UAE Economy at a Glance
    Mr. Mohammed Hamdan Al Zaabi
    Director, Trade Promotion Department, Ministry of Economy, UAE

    10:55 A.M. to 11:10 A.M.

    Ethiopian Foreign Trade Opportunities
    Mr. Asefa Mulugeta
    Director General, Ministry of Trade & Industry

    11:10 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

    UAE - Ethiopia Business, Investment Challenges and Opportunities
    Dr. Yousef Al saadi,
    Director of Conformity Affairs Department, Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology
    Mr. Sherif Al Awadhi,
    Director General, Fujairah Free Zone Authority
    Mr. Faisal Alnuaimi,
    Government Communications, RAK Chamber of Commerce
    Mr. Bader Naser Al Jenaibi,
    Head of Foreign Trade and Export Support Section, Abu Dhabi DED
    H.E. Andalkachew Sime,
    Secretary General, Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce

    11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

    Panel Discussion: UAE Ethiopia Exports Opportunity
    Moderator
    H.E. Ambassador Dawano Kedir,
    Permanent Secretary of EFDR Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    Panelists:
    Mr. Massimo Falcioni,
    CEO, Etihad Credit Insurance
    Mr. Mohammed Al Kamali,
    Deputy CEO, Dubai Exports
    Mr. Hazeem Alsuwaidi,
    CEO, Adnoc Fertilizers
    H.E. Abebe Abebayehu,
    Commissioner of EIC
    H.E. Andalkachew Sime,
    Secretary General, Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce
    Mr. Asefa Mulugeta,
    Director General, Ministry of Trade & Industry

    12:30 P.M. to 12:45 P.M.

    Presentation by:
    Asfaw Alemu,
    CEO, Dashen Bank

    12:45 P.M. to 1:00 P.M.

    Closing Remarks

    01:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.

    Networking Lunch

    02:00 P.M. to 02:30 P.M.

    B2B Meetings

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    Exhibition

    Participating Companies

    21st - 23rd March 2019

    Joining UAE Pavilion at the Ethiopia International Trade Exhibition

    The Trade Promotion Department of the UAE Ministry of Economy will be hosting a UAE Pavilion at the Ethiopia International Trade Exhibition and will lead a delegation of UAE companies to exhibit and visit the expo. The exhibition, running from 21st - 23rd, March, will allow UAE companies to explore different products. The team at the Trade Promotion Department will assist UAE companies with selected Exhibition opportunity, Business-to-Business (B2B) matchmaking, and trade counseling.

    Interest to Join UAE Pavilion

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    Packages

    EXHIBITOR PACKAGE

  • Two delegate passes to the UAE - Ethiopian Bsiness Forum
  • A 6 sqm at the UAE Pavilion at the Ethiopia International Trade Exhibition
  • Your company profile and logo in the trade delegation brochure
  • 5 confirmed B2B meetings to targeted Ethiopian organisations
  • One Return economy class flight, 4 nights stay at a 5-star hotel, Airport Transfers and Visa Assistance
  • BUSINESS DELEGATION PACKAGE

  • One delegate passes to the UAE - Ethipian Business Forum
  • Exhibition visitor pass to the Ethiopia International Trade Exhibition
  • Your company profile and logo in the trade delegation brochure
  • 5 confirmed B2B meetings to targeted Ethiopian organisations
  • One Return economy class flight, 4 nights stay at a 5-star hotel, Airport Transfers and Visa assistance
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