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The Stage Is Set to Welcome the World
The Stage Is Set to Welcome the World
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190 countries that will make up almost 1.5 % of the UAE ’ s annual GDP . The UAE ’ s Minister for AI Omar Sultan Al Olama has openly expressed the event as the greatest exhibition in history , as it is predicted to have a $ 30bn ripple effect across the UAE .
The DIFC is set to host the Flagship Future of Finance conference at the expo , which will last two days , welcoming a wealth of global leaders to discuss technological trends and build upon opportunities to invest in the MEASA region . As 70 % of this region has little or no contact with financial services , the conference will provide a wealth of opportunities .
Commenting on the collaboration between Expo 2020 and DIFC , Arif Amiri , Chief Executive Officer , DIFC Authority , said : “ The flagship event during Expo 2020 is an important milestone as we continue on our journey to transform the future of finance throughout the MEASA region and globally ,” he went on . “ There is a robust link between innovation and growth . A key factor propelling economic development in the region is technological innovation , which has created new
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