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Dubai Business Forum USA
The Dubai Business Forum USA was a landmark success, convening over 700 US business leaders, senior executives and investors alongside the largest overseas delegation in Dubai’s history, with over 80 public and private-sector representatives. The full day program hosted 37 speakers across 15 discussions, as well as 72 high-level meetings in the Connect Hub and three enabling growth roundtables, spotlighting how the future of business and innovation will be shaped in a new era of global expansion, and examining the strategic opportunity Dubai provides for adaptive, forward-thinking companies.
The program also coincided with the announcement of the opening of Dubai’s first office in the United States—a historical milestone symbolizing important growth in bilateral collaboration.
Notable speakers included Mr. Jared Cohen, President of Global Affairs and Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute; H.E. Hadi Badri, CEO of the Dubai Economic Development Corporation; Mr. Jon Clifton, CEO of Gallup; Mrs. Monica Brand Engel, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Quona Capital; Arshad Ghafur — President, Middle East & North Africa, Bank of America; Mr. Bob Diamond, Founder and CEO of Atlas Merchant Capital; May Nasrallah, Chairwoman (MENA) and Partner, PJT Partners
Dubai–USA : Opportunities Driving Mutual Growth
Dubai has cemented itself as a next-generation global hub for investment and trade, offering a strategically designed and located launchpad for enterprises built to thrive in this new era.
For high-growth businesses expanding their global footprint or multinationals seeking to strategically reorient global operations, Dubai offers more than geographic advantage, it offers strategic leverage. Deep institutional ties, harmonized digital policy, and advanced trade infrastructure create an operational core where businesses can expand with confidence, reach across continents, and engage in trusted, long-term growth.
As the global economy recalibrates, the question is no longer just where to grow, but how. Dubai offers a compelling answer, by combining openness with stability, and agility with sophistication. What role will AI governance, international standards, and cross-border collaboration play in shaping Dubai’s model? Moreover, how can this model redefine the future of investment, innovation, and global enterprise?
Why Attend?
Transformative Connections & Unparalleled Networking
- Learn how Dubai’s future economic agenda is creating new opportunities for bilateral collaboration
- Discover how to foster your business’ growth through strategic partnerships
- Find out why Dubai is your gateway to the region and how to capitalize on Dubai’s strategic position
- Connect and network with business leaders and key representatives from the Dubai
Key Features
Transformative Global Speakers
Event Location
Cipriani South Street
10 South St, New York, NY
10004 United States
Building on Success
Dubai Business Forum Germany
20 May 2025, Hamburg
Organised in partnership with the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, the forum brought together close to 300 German business leaders and investors alongside high-level delegation of 44 public- and private-sector representatives from Dubai.
Held under the theme “Innovate, Invest, Integrate: Forging a New Path for Dubai-German Economic Synergy” the agenda featured 25 speakers across 13 panel discussions, spotlighting opportunities in innovation, sustainability, advanced manufacturing, and digital transformation all aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). Notable speakers included; Dr. Hendrik Brandis, Co-Founder of Earlybird Venture Capital; Max Heinemann, Owner and Co-CEO of Gebr. Heinemann SE; Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni, CEO of AI at Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism; Mohammad Alblooshi, CEO of DIFC Innovation Hub and Anthony O’Sullivan, UAE Managing Partner at EY.
Facilitated bilateral meetings enabled strategic collaboration and partnership-building, especially in sectors like AI, clean energy, fintech, healthtech, green hydrogen, and smart manufacturing—further positioning Dubai as a gateway for German firms to access regional and global markets.
Dubai Business Forum UK
14 November 2024, London
The second international edition of the Dubai Business Forum UK, held in London, was a remarkable success, drawing over 300 attendees including multinationals, unicorns, scaleups, and prominent global investors.
The Forum featured an exceptional speaker lineup, including H.E. Abdulaziz Bin Yagub AlSerkal, CEO of Industrial Platforms at Dubai Investments PJSC; Mark Rosenberg, Chief Commercial Officer – Commercial & Operations at DP World Europe; and Jo Malone CBE, Founder & Creative Director of Jo Loves.
Dubai Business Forum UK strengthened existing economic ties and opened new avenues for collaboration between Dubai and the UK.
Dubai Business Forum China
21 August 2024, Beijing
Dubai Business Forum China welcomed 814 C-suite leaders, including multinationals, unicorns, and investors, highlighting strong momentum for Dubai–China collaboration and laying the foundation for long-term partnerships that will drive future growth, innovation, and international business expansion.
A standout achievement was the signing of four MOUs with major institutions, including Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and CCPIT Beijing.
The programme featured several distinguished speakers, including Manal Albayat, the Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Expo City; Dr. Ling Shao, Chief Scientist at Terminus Group and President of Terminus International; and Vincent Zhang, President of Westwell.
Dubai Business Forum 2023
1-2 November 2023, Dubai
This remarkable forum has been a catalyst for transforming business for the future, with insightful conversations on trade, investments, policy making, and international affairs.
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