US Team Visits DIFC, DWTC

DUBAI - The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) hosted a delegation from the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), as part of US-Dubai 2010: Executive Business Leaders Mission to Dubai, a five-day orientation programme organised by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce 
and Industry.

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Published: Tue 9 Mar 2010, 10:06 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 5:01 PM

Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, chief Executive Officer of the DIFC Authority, received the delegation, which included presidents, chairmen and CEOs of chambers of commerce from across the US and Canada. DIFC officials made a presentation on the financial centre and its offerings for the financial services industry, following which the delegation was led on a tour of the financial district.

“The UAE has had a strong and enduring relationship with both the US and Canada based on mutual political, economic and financial interests. With the global economy undergoing a transformation, we have an opportunity to redefine and enhance this relationship. The visit of the ACCE delegation gave us an opportunity to discuss areas of potential new synergies in the economic domain especially in financial services and capital markets,” Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar said.

Eng Hamad Buamim, Director-General, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, maintained that the chamber is very keen on showcasing the real picture of Dubai’s economy to the visitors who will get a first-hand account of the opportunities available in the active sectors of trade, exports, logistics and financial services as well as the supporting sectors of tourism and real estate.

DWTC Event

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the region’s leading venue operator and event’s organiser, also met with the ACCE team. DWTC hosted the delegation on a tour of its world class venues and presented them its recently completed world class extension, Sheikh Saeed Halls. The two groups discussed the crucial role that DWTC plays in supporting the growth of the region’s business events and exhibitions sector

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(Staff Report)

Published: Tue 9 Mar 2010, 10:06 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 5:01 PM

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