The linking of business with international trade finance will be the focus of discussion at a top trade finance summit set to take place in Dubai next month.

The Global Trade Finance and Industrial Development Summit will run from October 27 to 29 at the Emirates Towers Dubai.

It will bring together a line-up of leaders from major banks, insurers, finance and industry from across the world, and will form a part of the forthcoming Global Trade Development Week.

The event will present a platform where corporate finance leaders can link with high-level representative from government, industry and international organisation to discuss opportunities, trends, structural changes and innovations in the global finance markets.

The key decision makers attending the event will include those from major banks such as Barclays, Standard Charted, Citi, and representatives from international bodies such as the World Trade Organisation, World Bank, IFC, ICC and ERBD.

Andrew Keable, managing partner and founder of the KW Group, the organisers of the event, said:  “The striking factor about Global Trade Development Week is the excellent opportunity for industry heads - be they SME, multinational or a family business - to connect directly with the high-level figures driving international trade and to understand how they can access finance to grow their industries globally.  

“This is especially important for government and businesses from emerging markets.”
Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy, said: “The UAE looks forward to hosting a full programme of events that tackle today's most challenging trade and development issues. The UAE is honoured with the presence of such high-level individuals who are experts in their fields.” - TradeArabia News Service