DUBAI, UAE, June 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dubai was in the spotlight at the
11th World Chambers Congress (WCC) in Rio de Janeiro, the world's largest gathering
of chambers of commerce, as the Brazilian city officially handed
over the baton to the emirate as the host city of the next WCC in
2021.
A delegation led by H.E. Hamad Buamim, President & CEO of
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and
Industry and Chairman of the ICC World Chambers Federation
participated in WCC 2019 and offered delegates a glimpse of what to
expect at the next Congress in Dubai, which is set to take place in 2021 and
coincide with Expo 2020.
Addressing delegates during the Congress, H.E. Buamim said the
World Chambers Congress 2021 in Dubai will put the spotlight on a city that is
truly embracing the future and using innovative technologies to
enhance business and trade.
"Dubai is positioning itself as
a global business hub and knowledge-based economy that continues to
transform itself and push the boundaries of innovation. The
12th World Chambers Congress in Dubai will take a closer look at how chambers
of commerce are embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution,
adapting to advanced technologies and adjusting their value
proposition to their members," said H.E. Buamim.
More than 5,000 delegates visited Dubai Chamber's stand at WCC
2019 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,
where they had a unique opportunity to learn more about
Dubai's economy, business
environment, competitive advantages and the key features of the
next Congress.
More than 1,000 participants from 100 countries attended the
11th WCC, including 80 speakers participating in about
25 interactive panel discussions and workshops on international
trade and global chambers of commerce. Under the theme "A Shared
Future", WCC 2019 was organised by the International Chamber of
Commerce (ICC), the ICC World Chambers Federation, and Brazilian
Confederation of Trade and Business Association.
Editor's note
Established in 1965, the Dubai
Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a non-profit public entity,
whose mission is to represent, support and protect the interests of
the business community in Dubai by
creating a favourable business environment, supporting the
development of business, and by promoting Dubai as an international business hub.
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