The first day of the event witnessed several key announcements and discussions….reports Asian Lite News
Abu Dhabi Business Week (ADBW) has showcased the efforts of the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council (ADBWC) of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) in supporting entrepreneurs and enhancing their presence in the local and international business arena.
The first day of the event witnessed several key announcements and discussions. The event attracted more than 10,000 policymakers, officials, and international business executives in its first day, which included the Abu Dhabi Business Summit, Marketing Lab, Innovation XChange, and the Business Exhibition Ecosystem. The Exhibition hosts local manufacturers, suppliers and leading international companies, and will resume its activities during the event’s second day.
Organised by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the first day of ADBW has witnessed prominent business leaders delivering keynote presentations and panel discussions that provide new insights for firms across the Emirate.
The Abu Dhabi Business Summit witnessed Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, deliver a keynote address and discuss the importance of building economic partnerships for prosperity.
Shamis Ali Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, introduced attendees to the services provided by ADCCI. Dr. Sara Sabry, the first female Arab astronaut to go to space, delivered a presentation about “Achieving an Impossible Dream”.
Discussing the means that lead to winning ways, a fireside chat titled ‘The Arts, Sciences & Sacrifices of Winning’ took place, where Formula 1 legend David Coulthard was accompanied by Dutch football star Clarence Seedorf.
Business leaders Magnus Olsson, co-founder & managing director of Careem and Elie Habib, co-founder and CEO of Anghami discussed their journey of building billion-dollar businesses during the “How to Take Your Company to the Moon” panel discussion.
Retail icon Jo Malone, founder of Jo Malone and Jo Loves, talked about building business empires during a fireside chat moderated by seasoned journalist and communications expert Louisa Preston.
During a keynote speech titled “Artificial Intelligence & How You Can Save Our World” Mo Gawdat, Author and Former Chief Business Officer at Google X, discussed the importance of AI and the role it can play in reshaping the future, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s eagerness to adopt the latest innovations.
Providing entrepreneurs with insight on starting their businesses were HSBC’s Manal Awad and Annex Investments’ Ahmed Al Nowais, in a panel discussion titled “The First 100 Days: Executing Your Business Plan to Win”.
Randi Zuckerberg, former Facebook CMO and Founder of Zuckerberg Media, delivered a speech called “How to Tell a Story & Attract Customers”, highlighting the pivotal importance of storytelling in businesses
During the Marketing Lab event, business leaders tackled fundamental marketing topics, that help businesses set up and grow. Other sessions took place, covering a wide array of topics, including how to build a brand, digital transformation and redefining brand narratives, with leading speakers the public and private sectors.
ADBW hosted Innovation xChange, a platform dedicated to sharing the latest innovative ideas, learning, and taking insights from leading business figures.
Senior officials from Microsoft, Khalifa University, Vanar, and Analog discussed the importance of technology in enhancing decision-making in a panel discussion titled “Edge Computing: Accelerating Real-Time Decision-Making”.
Abu Dhabi Business Week delivers more insightful sessions during its remaining days, allowing participants to drive sustainable development and partner with key public and private stakeholders.
On its second day, ADBW will host the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS), with sessions covering industrial safety, crisis and risk management, and cyber security. Furthermore, the Family Business Summit will have keynote speeches and panel discussions covering the pivotal role of family-owned businesses in Abu Dhabi. Shamis Ali Al Dhaheri Second Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Chamber will lead the conversation, with several speakers from leading organisations, including arbitrationAD, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Abu Dhabi Youth Council, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO).
In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Emirati tech entrepreneur Dr Reem Al Jneibi, founder of Stellr Studio, a technology startup, said that ADBW is a leading platform that offers multiple opportunities to engage with organisations and businesses, through its dialogue sessions and workshops that highlight the latest innovations and services.
The platform will present innovative applications that promote business growth, expand the customer base and achieve the best results and returns for projects, she added. .
She also highlighted her efforts, through her startup, to empower communities and drive growth by utilising advanced technologies effectively.
Al Jneibi said that Stellr was founded in 2019, and it aims to provide innovative technological solutions based on the latest artificial intelligence technologies to meet the needs of companies and individuals in the digital world.
She noted that the company is dedicated to creating a unified platform that enhances communication between individuals and communities.
Emirati entrepreneur Maysam AlAbbadi said that the UAE is a land of opportunities that provides all the ingredients for excellence and creativity for young people.
She noted that her participation in Abu Dhabi Business Week comes to review her project in support of the government’s innovation system.
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