Ahmed bin Saeed witnesses the launch of activities "Worldive Dubai 2024"

Dubai, December 4, 2020, under the patronage and presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority, the activities of the Worldive Dubai 2024 Forum, the largest forum specialized in the digital commerce sector in the world, were launched today, with the participation of more than 5 Thousands of visitors from more than 40 countries.
The opening was attended by His Excellency Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, His Excellency Murudali Alimardon, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Abdullah Al Basti, Secretary General of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, and His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Al Zarouni, CEO of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIZ) and Chairman of the Council. Dubai CommerCity Administration, His Excellency Tugay Tuncer, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the UAE, His Excellency Mohammed Ali Rashid Lootah, Director General of Dubai Chambers, and His Excellency Hisham Abdullah Al Qassim, CEO of Wasl Asset Management Group, and Omar Nart, CEO of the global “Worldive” platform, in addition to representatives of the most prominent institutions, companies and bodies specialized in the digital commerce sector from all over the world.
The ceremony was also attended by His Excellency Shirali Kabir, Minister of Industry and New Technologies of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Korbon Hakimzoda, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Halimzod Abdurrahman, Deputy Head of the Executive Service of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, and ambassadors of a number of countries, including the United States of Mexico and the Dominican Republic. The Republic of Panama, the Republic of Argentina, the Republic of Colombia, the Republic of Tajikistan, the Consul General of the Republic of Turkey, and the Consul General of the Republic of Turkey. singapore.
During his opening speech at the forum, His Excellency Dr. Thani Al-Zeyoudi stressed that the digital commerce sector has become an important driver of the growth of the global economy, and has contributed over the past 25 years to changing the features of many sectors and reshaping consumer experiences, as expectations indicate that the volume of digital commerce sales around the world this year will increase. It will exceed $6.4 trillion, including $2 trillion from mobile sales, which means that 20% of retail sales in 2024 will be digital, serving as a reflection of the extent to which digital commerce is integrated into our lives. Driven by near-universal Internet use and mobile phone penetration.
His Excellency noted that the UAE has realized the potential of digital trade, and that is why it continues to invest in the necessary infrastructure to facilitate the practice of digital trade at the level of the Middle East region and beyond, including Dubai CommerCity, which is considered the first free zone of its kind in the region and specialized in the e-commerce sector.
His Excellency Murudali Alimardon gave a keynote speech in which he spoke about the National Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan 2030, which aims to improve the standard of living of the population through economic development, and in which he highlighted the economic potential in terms of infrastructure and natural resources, in addition to the development of the digital trade system around the world and its readiness. The Republic of Tajikistan seeks to form strategic partnerships within the sector.
For his part, His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Al Zarouni said that Dubai’s hosting of the Worldive Forum activities, which is one of the most prominent events in the field of digital commerce, reflects the keenness of Dubai CommerCity, which is under the umbrella of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority, to advance the strategic role of the sector in enhancing the direct contribution to non-oil economic growth. And in developing the sector system in general to achieve the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda “D33”.
He pointed out that the large turnout by various concerned parties in the digital commerce sector, which was evident in the number of participants in this exceptional forum and the distinguished list of speakers representing the largest international companies specialized in fields related to the sector, reflects the position of the Emirate of Dubai as a global center for international trade. Its role in enhancing the expected growth rates of the sector, in addition to its strategic importance at the heart of the trade and logistics system and other related fields, sectors and services.
For his part, His Excellency Tugay Tuncer, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the country, stressed in his speech the importance of the distinguished trade relations that bring together the UAE and the Republic of Turkey, pointing out that the UAE is considered the largest trading partner of Turkey at the level of the Gulf Cooperation Council region, and the importance of strengthening cooperation. Trade between the two countries as they are among the most prominent business and air connectivity centers in the region.
Omar Nart, CEO of the “Worldive” global platform, said: “We meet in the Emirate of Dubai, which is considered a global center for trade and innovation to reshape the future of the trade sector in general and the digital sector in particular. The “Worldive Dubai” forum is considered a distinguished platform that brings together leaders and pioneers of the sector to discuss opportunities and challenges in The digital trade sector is rapidly changing, and in this forum we focus on advancing global trade through partnerships and innovation, which contributes to exploring growth opportunities and ensuring sustainability and balance in global markets. Therefore, We thank Dubai CommerCity for supporting and hosting this important forum.”
The activities of the first day witnessed the organization of a discussion session with His Excellency Mohammed Ali Rashid Lootah, Director General of Dubai Chambers, about the digital economy and its effective contribution to the process of growth and development, in which he spoke about the national strategy for the digital economy, which aims to double the percentage of the digital economy’s contribution to the gross domestic product of the country. 9.7% (2022) to 19.4% over the next ten years, and about the Dubai Chamber’s initiatives for the digital economy, and its role in supporting digital startups, attracting international companies, in addition to achieving a set of goals, including setting a framework. The necessary regulatory framework to confront challenges and support growth, ensure the establishment of a supportive system that attracts talent in technical fields, support the growth of the digital economy, and attract digital companies to Dubai to provide economic value to the region as a whole.

Lootah stressed the positive outlook for the sector, noting that the growth levels in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the UAE exceed expectations, and that all economic indicators are strong and confirm the continuation of the upward growth path.
The Worldive Dubai Forum, hosted by Dubai CommerCity, the first free zone of its kind in the region specializing in the digital commerce sector, and a joint venture between Dies and Wasl Real Estate, aims to organize it, the international platform specialized in empowering companies operating in… The sectors of cross-border trade and digital trade continue to grow internationally, to enhance cooperation and partnerships, exchange experiences, and explore the most prominent trends in the digital trade sector regionally and globally, as it provides a platform It brings together the most prominent government officials, CEOs of companies from different stages of the e-commerce value chain, and thought leaders, who share valuable insights on important topics including the future of digital commerce, artificial intelligence, sustainable logistics, and investment opportunities.

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