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Dubai: “Al Khaleej” concluded the thirteenth edition of the Asian Business Leadership Forum, the most influential leadership platform in Asia, which has attracted many global leaders to the Emirates, with the success of its first highly advanced virtual meetings, due to its reliance on a virtual hall called the “Forum City” ABLF City, which was hosted from the “Smart Idea” virtual platform. The forum’s virtual city was established to highlight the status of the United Arab Emirates, from which the forum has been a starting point since its founding, as a progressive economic center, and to celebrate With its unique journey as a strong agent of peace and tolerance in the region. Future editions of the Forum’s live sessions will be designed after the risks of the pandemic have been overcome, through the seamless promotion of events that encourage people’s participation, relying on a hybrid experience. At a time when the world seeks to confront the challenges of costs and travel bans, in addition to the need to adhere to strict health and safety protocols, the forum’s virtual city provides opportunities for uninterrupted communication and sustainable business connectivity. The virtual meetings include interactive models for knowledge exchange, in addition to roundtable meetings, high-level networking, and unique workshops and keynote lectures that attract world-famous policy makers, thinkers and industry leaders, who will participate in discussions related to various disciplines. Innovative Strategies Under the slogan “Innovative Strategies for a Decade of Challenges: Asia 2020-2030,” the forum was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, where he delivered the key opening speech of the forum. The speech stated: “The wonderful technological developments ensure that we stay connected in various future circumstances. Our world will become increasingly digital, and our leaders will continue to work to meet unexpected challenges. As we face times of turmoil and instability, our six virtual meetings of the forum focus on identifying and evaluating innovative economic strategies to help Asia face the challenges expected over the next ten years.” Fact-finding Through the forum’s partnership with the UAE Ministry of Economy, an interactive session was organized with Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, and he said: “What distinguishes the Emirati leadership is that we are very open, and we are good at listening to others. During the 90 days since I took up this position, I have been on a fact-finding mission, and I have spent a lot of time listening to people and getting to know them. I believe that there is a need for more partnerships between the public and private sectors to revive the economy, as partnerships like these represent the future in themselves.” Malini Menon, co-founder and chair of the forum, said: “This year has been full of challenges so far, but it makes us very proud because we successfully concluded the first meeting of this six-month event. The choice to go virtual was enhanced, and it was also a reflection of our progressive nature to bring together policymakers and industry leaders under the banner of the future, to reach the largest possible audience. The virtual forum witnessed the participation of many prominent figures in various fields, sharing their experiences and visions with the world, which strengthened our continuous drive towards innovation and transformation, and identifying with the current spirit of the times in its social, economic, cultural and technological dimensions.” The Long Road In total, six sessions were held that covered side discussions and panel discussions, starting with “The Long Road to Economic Stability,” which was a side discussion session in which Minister Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri participated, and discussed the profound impact that “Covid-19” has had on the livelihoods of billions of people around the world, exposing the global economy to danger, and the rapid responses of governments, banks and international organizations to address the economic repercussions resulting from this epidemic, and the search for sustainable solutions, to stimulate recovery and return to stability. The second discussion session, titled “Now is the time to adopt a flexible leadership approach,” was attended by Engineer Suhail Faraj Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and focused on exploring the government and commercial tools necessary to maintain business continuity, while highlighting the role of leaders in guiding us during these uncertain times, to ensure the safety of people, and to provide the necessary foundations to confront this storm. Engineer Suhail Faraj Al Mazrouei said: “Our goal is to maintain our strong position when it comes to infrastructure, Because it was a catalyst for our economic growth, knowing that the future will enable us to continue progressing and expanding our pioneering role in the region.” The third session: The third session, which was entitled: “The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: More Need to Confront Greater Risks,” was a discussion session in which Dr. Tariq Mohammed Al Gurg, CEO of Dubai Cares and member of its Board of Directors, participated. The session was also attended by: Saadia Zahidi, Director-General of the World Economic Forum, and Stefania Giannini, Assistant Director-General for Education at UNESCO. The discussion brought together activists, humanitarian workers and relevant global institutions to learn more about the impact of this pandemic on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations, and new goals and timelines for efforts to support disadvantaged and vulnerable groups around the world. Distance learning opportunities. Dr. Tariq Mohammed Al Gurg said: “One of the main challenges over the past six months around the world has been obtaining distance learning opportunities and the right to use means of communication and technology within the field of education. As the world moves to adopting distance learning systems, disadvantaged children and youth who do not have access to means of communication, or tablets and computers, are at risk of being deprived of education. For this reason, Dubai Cares is working closely with the UNESCO Global Coalition for Education in Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic and the UNICEF Generation Unlimited initiative to ensure that all children and youth around the world have access to the means of communication to advance their education and livelihoods. In the long term, Dubai Cares aims to play a leadership role in reshaping the global education landscape through “Rewired”, a global education summit hosted by Dubai Cares during Expo 2020 Dubai, in December 2021. Through “Rewired”, we aim to go beyond the boundaries of current thinking to explore new approaches and partnerships to address global challenges in education. We hope that the Asian Business Leadership Forum will provide an incentive for Asian enterprises to join our efforts and take the Rewired Summit to a higher level.” Commenting on the session, Saadia Zahidi said: “There is widespread concern about the changes in education for girls when they return to school, especially as they are assigned more household chores and have less time to learn.” Prioritizing inclusion: For her part, Stefania Giannini said: “There are three ways to support the education sector during the pandemic, which are: prioritizing inclusion, supporting teachers, and making technology an engine of innovation.” A technology-led future. The fourth session was entitled “The Crisis: A Catalyst for a Technology-Led Future,” in which Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, spoke. Under his supervision, the Foundation works to achieve its vision of making Dubai a leading city in the future and a center for innovation and technology. Dr. Preeta Reddy, Vice President, Apollo Hospitals, India, also participated. This personality is widely recognized and appreciated for her contributions in providing advanced medical care to millions around the world. Khalfan Belhoul said: “Government flexibility is the best recipe for success. For technology to work efficiently, there must be a giant leap in integration and cooperation to advance to the global level.” Virgin Hyperloop The fifth session was “The Future of Transportation”, which was a panel discussion in which Joy Kabatsi, Minister of State for Transport and Member of the Cabinet of Uganda, participated. She was at the forefront of working to address the “Covid-19” challenge, and led efforts to purchase the necessary equipment to reopen the airport. Also participating in the session was Jay Walder, CEO and board member of Virgin Hyperloop, who led the development of Virgin Hyperloop’s revolutionary energy-saving technology. Discussions in the session addressed smarter transportation options for the new economy, by highlighting the efforts of public authorities to come up with sustainable measures to confront the current challenges of transportation, while providing opportunities for environmentally friendly, integrated, safe, sterile, automated, and personal travel as the ultimate goal to be reached. Joey Kabatsi said: “We look forward to participating and contributing to new technology in the fields of economics, shipping, and transportation. We in Africa are anticipating the best options that can be provided to people, and adapting to the best practices followed in the developed countries of the world for the good of our people.” Jay Walder said: “We look forward to providing comfortable and fast means of mass transportation after “Covid-19”, and opening new doors to the life that we want to provide. The world has been ready for innovative technology in the transportation sector for a very long time. “Hyperloop technology is the first mass transformation in this sector that the world has witnessed in 100 years.” Rapid Financial Integration: The sixth session, “Rapid Financial Integration of the Digital Economy,” addressed how spending habits are changing around the world, and ways for banks and financial services to adapt to the evolving needs of the market, while seeking to achieve financial stability as a priority. The opening speech of the session was delivered by Younis Haji Al-Khouri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, during which he contributed to coordinating the government’s financial policies in multiple aspects, in addition to supervising government initiatives and projects with regard to various economic arms. The closing session was a live discussion with Mustafa Buska, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group, who has worked extensively with banks, exchange houses, asset managers and regulators to design and implement strategies, achieve large-scale transformation, design operational models and develop the financial sector. Reducing poverty. Younis Haji Al-Khoury said: “Financial integration and security are not ends in themselves, but rather they represent a means to achieving certain goals, namely: reducing poverty, enhancing shared prosperity, and achieving comprehensive economic growth.” Mustafa Buska said: “A fundamental shift was observed by bank customers during the period of the outbreak of the epidemic by adopting digital solutions, with a large number of customers registering for the first time in digital channels, non-cash payments also increased significantly, and confidence towards digital banks improved. Although these changes are positive, the main issue that the industry must address remains: how to sustain these transformations and continue to accelerate the digital agenda.” The virtual city. The live virtual version of the forum’s meetings will continue to highlight the presence and participation of leaders who follow a proactive and productive approach, with their commitment to returning the economic balance to normal, and supporting the rebuilding of the world during the pandemic, and after it. It will be hosted in the virtual city (ABLF City), specially designed for the event to follow the pulse of the global economy and help shape the features of a better future for the continent of Asia in general. This virtual city is expected to attract more than 10 million global visitors to its virtual events over the next decade, to serve as the virtual center. The most attractive in the region, especially as it brings together experts, industry leaders, strategists, influencers, prominent individuals and investors. Drawing on cutting-edge virtual technology, the power of innovation and the forum’s vibrant and strong network, this interactive interface will be a catalyst for social and economic change and empowerment for Asian countries, highlighting the UAE’s position as a center that celebrates the spirit of innovative entrepreneurship and sustainable business, while facilitating opportunities for networking and collaboration.
