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Dubai Chambers President And CEO H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah On The Significance Of The Dubai Business Forum 2023 The event, which was held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attracted over 2,000 delegates from all corners of the globe.

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Held under the theme Shifting Economic Power: Dubai and the Future of Global Trade, the 2023 edition of the Dubai Business Forum, powered by Dubai Chambers, was hosted in Dubai in November under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

With the event having attracted over 2,000 delegates from all corners of the globe, we spoke to Dubai Chambers President and CEO H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah about the significance of the Forum, and how it's shaping the future of Dubai as a global gateway for business and trade. Check out the video to hear what he said!

Related: Dubai Business Forum 2023 Concludes By Highlighting Dubai's Role In Creating Visionary Businesses

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