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DED and DSG Host Colombian Minister for Trade, Industry & Tourism
DUBAI — The Dubai Department of Economic Development, or DED, hosted a high-profile delegation from Colombia headed by Luis Guillermo Plata Paez, Minister of Trade, Industry & Tourism, and Guillermo Vanegas, Ambassador of Colombia in Cairo. The delegation is touring Dubai to strengthen bilateral relations and evaluate investment and business opportunities in the emirate.
The Colombian officials and entrepreneurs representing agriculture, food, transport and shipping, and steel industry firms were introduced to an overview of the procedures and regulations necessary for setting up businesses in Dubai, and the DED’s role in enhancing the growth of the Emirate’s business sector.
Sami Al Qamzi, DED Director-General, received the delegation accompanied by Khalid Al Kassim, Deputy Director-General for Planning and Development; Ali Ibrahim, Deputy Director-General for Executive Affairs, and CEOs of DED’s four key agencies.
“The UAE and Colombia share strong trade and economic relations, and we are confident that the visit of the high-level delegation will further enhance joint co-operation and investment opportunities, especially in the food industry including agricultural products, seafood & processed foods, as well as textiles and garments,” said Al Qamzi.
DSG Event
The Dubai School of Government, or DSG, a research and teaching institution focusing on public policy in the Arab world, also hosted Paez. Dr Tarik Yousef, Dean of the DSG, along with faculty members, received Paez. Discussions were focused on co-operation between policy institutions in Colombia and the UAE. Paez oversees the implementation of policies that have contributed to a growing sense of confidence within the business sector towards Colombia’s $135 billion economy.
Established in2005, the Dubai School of Government is committed to the creation of knowledge, dissemination of global best practices and the training of policy makers in the Arab world.
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