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.
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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Participating Companies
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.
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EXHIBITOR PACKAGE
BUSINESS DELEGATION PACKAGE
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Limited opportunities are available.
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Registration is closed!