Programme
Arab-Irish Business Forum 2023
The Arab World - A World of Opportunities
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Moderator: Dearbhail McDonald, Journalist, Author & Broadcaster |
The Arab Irish Business Forum will run from 9.00 to 15.30. The Delegate Registration Fee includes Lunch and Networking Opportunities. |
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09.00 09.00 09.10 |
Opening Remarks: Dearbhail McDonald, Moderator Ahmad Younis, Secretary General & CEO, Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce |
09.15
09.30 |
The Enterprise Ireland Perspective Stephen Twomey, Director Middle East & North Africa, Enterprise Ireland
Micheál Martin TD, Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence |
09.50 09.50 10.10 10.30 |
Doing Business in the Arab States Abdulla Abdin, Chief Operating Officer, Bahrain Stock Exchange Mohammed Al Hashmi, Chief Information Officer, Expo Dubai 2020 Ayesha Sultan, Board Director, Strategy and Investment Professional |
10.50
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Irish Success Stories - The Inside Track to doing business in The Arab World - Panel Discussion Jonathan Hackett, Chief Executive, Botany Weaving Michael Connolly, Group Strategy & Business Development Director, Connollys RED MILLS ULC |
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11.25 COFFEE | NETWORKING |
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11.45
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Connections. Connectivity. Tourism. - Panel Discussion Niall Gibbons, Head of Tourism, NEOM Declan Fearon, Tipperary Crystal and Six Flags Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia Nick Cole, CEO, DAA International Anita Thomas, Ireland Country Manager, Emirates |
12.45 LUNCH | NETWORKING |
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13.30
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Food & Drink - All You Need to Know - Panel Discussion Bruce Bostwick, Business Development Director, Tamimi Markets, Saudi Arabia Ian Cahill, International Sales Manager, Flahavans Lorna Allen, Bord Bia Middle East Market Specialist
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14.15
14.30
14.50
15.05
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Opportunity Knocks: The Economic Context Jim Power, Economist The Power of Modern Media Richard Fitzgerald, Lovin' Saudi, Lovin' Dubai, Smashi Egypt - Vision 2030 Dr Ahmed Sherin, Vice President, GAFI (General Authority for Investment & Free Zones) Establishing a Business in the UAE - Dubai Noora Al Suwaidi, Project Manager, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
15.20
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Closing Remarks Enda Corneille, Chairman, Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce |
The Forum will conclude at 3.30 pm |