Global trade is an evolving ecosystem reflecting economic, political, and technological shifts. It drives growth but also exposes risks: protectionism, geopolitics, economic instability. The issue in discussion for the world leadership is Global Trade Challenges and Opportunities.
A report by HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi delves into challenges, stress-testing UAE’s resilience and shaping responses.
Insights from those navigating international trade, like business leaders, influence policy decisions for the approaching G20 summit.
The report draws from a survey of 500 global corporate leaders. Diverse perspectives highlight obstacles to global trade expansion.
Global trade specialists offer analyses, bridging corporate experiences and trade strategies.Most participants trade in Middle East, Africa, Europe, with notable engagement in Asia-Pacific and Americas.
The report focuses on technology adoption in global trade. Participants’ attitudes to bring innovative technologies are explored, including AI, IoT, blockchain, enhancing supply chains, transactions.
Over half (54.9%) integrate trade tech (40.8%) or rely on manual systems (14.1%), showing progress and potential
Business leaders aim to expand through global trade.
HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi is the Minister of State for Foreign Trade and Minister in charge of Talent Attraction and Retention at Ministry Of Economy, UAE. Under his able leadership, the foreign trade has taken a new turn for the Emirates. In this report, he emphasizes challenges as progress opportunities, fostering collaboration, influencing global trade direction, and fostering shared prosperity.
Insights from business leaders and experts offer a roadmap for addressing these challenges, using technology, and nurturing growth. Recognising economies’ interconnectedness and leveraging collaboration, the global community can steer trade’s trajectory, fostering a world of shared prosperity. It is evident that in the G20 meets UAE is promises to play a key role in developing relations among the partners.
