Dubai: 3rd Global Halal Trade & Logistics Summit

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Hosting Trade & Industry Leaders of 56+ nations it is a great pleasure to update you on the latest news & programme updates for the upcoming ‘Global Trade Development Week’ from 21-24 October 2013 at The Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai.

Incoming Secretary General, UNCTAD, Ministry of Economy UAE & Organisation of Islamic Co-Operation (OIC) have confirmed as keynote addresses for the summit programmes and we have also announced the Official Site Tour Programme through our partners Dubai Trade & DP World giving access to Jebel Ali Port & Facilities. We have 4 outstanding workshop programmes confirmed delivered by International trade & industry leaders – full details below.

The 1 week programme of Trade Summits, Workshops, Site Tours & Networking will host representatives of 56+ nations including Ministers of Economy, Trade & Infrastructure, Trade Agencies, Industrial & Specialized Economic Zones, Ports, Airports, FDI, Trade Finance, Halal, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics leaders from Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe & Middle East to share in best practice for trade development, developing new trade ties & opportunities for international trade development.

The programme co-locates two leading Trade Summits – ‘3^rd Global Free Trade & Special Economic Zones Summit’ & ‘The 3^rd Global Halal Trade & Logistics Summit’ as well as workshops on ‘FDI & Investor Attraction’, ‘Industrial Clustering to Develop Economies’, ‘Halal Production & Ingredients Integrity’ and ‘Halal Supply chain & Logistics’

The highlight of the week’s programme is the ‘Official Site Tour’ in partnership with Dubai Trade & DP World. The tour will introduce the partner organisations & explain the integration of services to enhance trade through Dubai as well as giving access to Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port, Industrial facilities & services.

We look forward to meeting you in Dubai and it’s a privilege to share further details below on the event.

Kind Regards

Andrew Keable | Group Managing Partner & Founder, KW Group

andrew.keable@kwg.com.sg

1 WEEK OF TRADE DEVELOPMENT SUMMITS, WORKSHOPS, SITE TOURS & NETWORKING

CO-LOCATING :

‘3^rd Global Free Trade & Special Economic Zones Summit’ www.kwsez.com

‘3^rd Global Halal Trade & Logistics Summit’ www.kwhalal.com

KEYNOTE ADDRESS UNCTAD

Mr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary General, United Nations Conference On Trade & Development (UNCTAD) Newly appointed as Secretary General, UNCTAD as of August 31^st 2013 it is a great pleasure to welcome Mr Mukhisa Kituyi to participate at the ‘Global Trade Development Week’ where he will deliver a keynote Address on October 21^st to The 3^rd Global Free Trade & Special Economic Zones Summit.

KEYNOTE WELCOME ADDRESS, HOST NATION, U.A.E.

His Excellency Juma Al Kait, Assistant Undersecretary – Foreign Trade Affairs, MINISTRY OF ECONOMY, UAE It is a great pleasure to welcome H.E. Juma Al Kait, Assistant Undersecretary – Foreign Trade Affairs, Ministry of Economy, UAE to deliver the keynote Welcome Address as host nation of Global Trade Development Week. He will deliver the Address on October 21^st to The 3^rd Global Free Trade & Special Economic Zones Summit.

OFFICIAL PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

21-24 OCTOBER 2014, SHANGRI-LA, DUBAI

21^st – 22^nd OCTOBER ‘3^RD GLOBAL FREE TRADE & SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES SUMMIT’

www.kwsez.com

22^nd – 23^rdOCTOBER ‘3^RD GLOBAL HALAL TRADE & LOGISTICS SUMMIT’

www.kwhalal.com

23^rd OCTOBER

WORKSHOP 1: STRATEGIES & BEST PRACTICES IN ATTRACTING INWARD INVESTMENT & FDI

Workshop Leader: Professor Marcel De Meirleir, BLI International, Belgium

23^rd OCTOBER

WORKSHOP 2: ART & SCIENCE OF CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT FOR GROWTH OF ECONOMY

Workshop Leader: Jagat Shah, Founder & Chief Mentor, Cluster Pulse and Chairman, India China Economic & Cultural Council

23^rd OCTOBER

WORKSHOP 3: HALAL PRODUCTION & INGREDIENTS INTEGRITY

Workshop Leader: Dr. Hassan Bayrakdar, Head of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Middle East, Africa, Turkey & India, MARS

23^rd OCTOBER

WORKSHOP 4: HALAL SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS

Workshop Leader: Adjunct Professor Dr. Marco Tieman, CEO, LBB International, MALAYSIA

24^th OCTOBER – OFFICIAL SITE TOUR

Partnered by Dubai Trade, Dubai Customs & DP World

OFFICIAL SITE TOUR PROGRAMME

Open to participants of Global Free Trade & SEZ Summit + Global Halal Trade & Logistics Summit

Maximum 80 Pax – Limited places now remain

The Official Post-Summit Site Tour will showcase the integrated approach to trade facilitation & capabilities that are available jointly through Dubai Trade, Dubai Customs & DP World.

The tour will introduce the partner organisations & explain the integration of services to enhance trade through Dubai as well as give you access to leading developments & services. The tour is open to registered delegates & participants and is limited to 80 pax on a first come first served basis.

The Site tour programme will take place on the 24^th October 2013 as a Post-Summit activity for registered participants. The tour will be open to all participants attending the ‘Global Trade Development Week’ Summits & Workshops – contact nadeeka.sarah@kwg.com.sg

21-23 October – 3^rd Global Free Trade & Special Economic Zones Summit

22-23 October – 3^rd Global Halal Trade & Logistics Summit

ONE TO ONE NETWORKING MEETINGS & INTRODUCTIONS

Our “One-on-One Meeting” concept is a unique time-saving exercise that aims to provide prescheduled business meetings between qualified buyers and vendors; An opportunity for event participants to know each other and discuss their business requirements and offerings. Participants include Multi-laterals – Governments – IPA’s – Investors – Trade Finance – Halal Manufacturers – Supply Chain – Logistics – Ports & Airports – Industrial Parks, Specialized Economic Zones & Authorities (details of confirmed participating organisations are below).

The meetings are designed keeping event attendees in mind and will be available to only those who request for it and are registered as fully paid event participants. The meeting itinerary will be provided to both the parties one week prior to the Conference, allowing them to fully research and prepare. Meetings last a maximum of 15 minutes and give each buyer an opportunity to establish a critical contact with a potential supplier or service provider. If you are interested in participating in this initiative, buyers and vendors are requested to write directly to jack.parry@kwg.com.sg at least three weeks prior to the Conference.

(Please note that KW Group do not guarantee meetings or that the requested parties will accept the meeting invitations. Our role is to facilitate the process and introductions).

GLOBAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT WEEK DUBAI, OCTOBER 2013

CONFIRMED ATTENDEES (A-Z BY ORGANISATION)

MANUFACTURERS, LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN

MULTI-LATERALS, GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES & NGO’S

Coordinating Ministry of Economic Affairs, Indonesia | Department of Agriculture Fisheries & Food, Australia (DAFF) | Dubai Municipality | Emirates Standardization & Metrology Authority (ESMA) | European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM) | Joint Stock Company SEZ Russian Federation (JSCSEZ) | KEK Indonesia, (Special Economic Zones Authority, Ministry of Finance) | Ministry of Commerce & Industry, India | Ministry of Economic Development of the Russia Federation | Ministry of Economic Planning & Investment Promotion Zimbabwe | Ministry of Economy, Turkey | Ministry of Economy, UAE | Ministry of Finance, Ghana | Ministry of Industry & Trade (MIT) | Ministry for Trade, Commerce and Industry, Papua New Guinea | Ministry of Industry & Trade Tanzania | Ministry of Industry & Trade, Jordan | Ministry of Transport Tanzania | New Zealand Consulate General | Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (OIC) | Punjab Halal Development Agency | South African Halal Authority (SANHA) | Standards & Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC), OIC | State Land Development Co Ltd, Mauritius

INDUSTRIAL, FREE TRADE & SEZ AUTHORITIES, OPERATORS, IPA’S, PORTS & AIRPORTS

TRADE FINANCE & INVESTMENT

CONSULTANTS & TRADE SERVICES

MEDIA, KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS & TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

All India Association of Industries (AIAI) | Business Location International (BLI) | Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) || Dagang Halal | FDI Intelligence | FDI Magazine| Fédération Modiale des Zones Franches (FEMOZA) | Halal Focus | Halal India | Halal Media | Halal Research Council (HRC) | Halal Trade Zone | India China Economic & Cultural Council | Infrastructure Today | International Private Water Association (IPWA) | Investment Consultant Associates (ICA) | IPA World | Jura Mope Sea Magazine | Oxford Business Group | Oxford Intelligence | Russia Mufties Council (RMC) | SEZ Online | Trade & Export Middle East

FINAL EXHIBITION & PRESENTATION SLOTS

Please click here to view exhibition Floor Plan

Exhibition space is available to brand your country, capabilities & services. The exhibition area is shared between all Summit participants giving you access to all delegates from Governments, Zone Operators, MNC’s, Supply Chain, Logistsics & Trade Finance.

Corporate presentation slots are available during the ‘Global Trade Development Week’ and are reserved for sponsors / partners. The presentations are to the main selected summit audience and are limited on a first come first served basis. This is your opportunity to position your organization, country & services directly to the summit audiences.

10% REDUCTION FOR GROUP DELEGATIONS

Receive full VIP access as a delegate with 10 % group discounts for 3+ delegates from the same organization.

For more information: anne.williams@kwg.com.sg | T: +60376626888 | F: +60376626889 | Online: www.kwglobaltrade.com

SAVE THE DATES FOR 2014 GLOBAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT WEEK EDITIONS

2014 GLOBAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT WEEK DATES & LOCATIONS ANNOUNCED

24-26 March 2014, Hilton Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
20-23 October 2014, UAE

For details on speaking, sponsorship, exhibition, networking or promotional opportunities please contact jack.parry@kwg.com.sg

The 2014 Editions include Co-Location of the following Summits & Plenaries:

Opening Plenary Session: Trade Leaders Roundtable (Combined for all summit streams)

STREAM 1. Global Free Trade & Special Economic Zones Summit

STREAM 2. Global Halal Trade & Logistics Summit

STREAM 3. Global Trade Finance & Industrial Development Summit

Combined Exhibition | Networking Events | Post-Summit Workshops | Site Tour Programmes

CONTACT DETAILS

ORGANISER CONTACTS:

Media Partners & Marketing: janice.lee@kwg.com.sg
Sponsorship: shamita.r@kwg.com.sg
Delegations: jack.parry@kwg.com.sg
Speakers: jennifer.tay@kwg.com.sg
Hospitality & Travel: nadeeka.sarah@kwg.com.sg

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