Canada and the Arab Countries: Economic Recovery, Resilience & Business Opportunities
For the first time, the Canada Arab Business Council (CABC) is hosting a 2-Day Business Forum that will take place on an interactive virtual event platform from 9am-12pm EST on November 24th & 25th, 2020. The theme of the business conference is “Canada and the Arab Countries: Economic Recovery, Resilience, and Business Opportunities”.
This unique event will focus on trade and investment opportunities in Canada and the Arab world. Important topics that will be examined will include: the impact of Covid-19 on globalization, trade and investment in the MENA Region, Reconstruction and Economic Development, and the Role of Digitization in Agriculture, Healthcare and Education, and Business Transformation.
DID YOU KNOW?
The MENA region is Canada’s eighth-largest trading partner, with $15.17 billion in two-way trade last year. These connections offer significant opportunities for our businesses, workers, and people – from healthcare to education, agriculture to technology.
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Speakers
The Right Honourable
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister of Canada
The Honourable
François-Philippe Champagne
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada
The Honourable
Mary Ng
Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International
His Excellency
Jamal Al-Sallal
Dean of the Council of Arab League Ambassadors, Ambassador of the Republic of Yemen
His Excellency Ambassador
Dr. Kamal Hassan Ali
Assistant Secretary General for Economic Affairs, League of Arab States
His Excellency
Ahmad Hanandeh
Jordanian Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship
Topics
November 24 2020
- Supporting Trade and Investment in the Arab World
- Profiling Canada to the World at Expo 2020
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The Impact of COVID 19 on Globalization
- Reconstruction Efforts and Opportunities in Lebanon, Iraq and Libya
- Canada/Arab Relations – The Next Five Years
November 25 2020
- Opportunities for Trade Diversification within the Arab World
- Sustainable Agriculture & Agtech
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Digital Economy & AI
- Virtual HealthCare and Education
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