GBF Africa is bringing the trade and investment community together to explore opportunities between Dubai and Africa.
The landmark African Continental Free Trade Area agreement (AfCFTA) came into effect in early 2021, creating the world’s largest free trade area—a key step towards Africa controlling its own destiny.
The UAE also responded decisively to the crisis, quickly moving to reopen and adapt for the future. What synergies exist between the UAE and Africa, and how can the relationship between the two regions drive progress to realize a shared vision for the future?
GBF Africa, building on its reputation as an essential forum for senior government, business, and finance leaders, will look closely at how Africa is responding to current challenges—particularly those presented by covid-19 and examine the role of innovation, collaboration and, above all, trade-in enabling solutions.
Highlights
Distinguished heads of state: H.E. Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President, Democratic Republic of Congo, Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda.
Speaker of the day
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H.E. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem
Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DP World, UAE
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Wamkele Mene
Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Area
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Admassu Tadesse
President & CEO, Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank
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Paul Kavuma
Chief Executive Officer, Capital Principal Partners
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H.E. Hamad Buamim
President and CEO, Dubai Chamber of Commerce
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Ahmed Bin Sulayem
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)
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H.E. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem
Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DP World, UAE
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Wamkele Mene
Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Area
Speaker
Admassu Tadesse
President & CEO, Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank
Speaker
Paul Kavuma
Chief Executive Officer, Capital Principal Partners