CNN confirms commitment to Leaders in Dubai Business Forum

Confirming its commitment to this forum, CNN's news anchor Hala Gorani will be lending her support as chair of the inaugural CNN CEO Debate on the second day, as well as moderating the sessions with some of the key personalities at this year's forum, General Colin Powell, H.M. Queen Noor of Jordan and Louis V. Gerstner Jr.

News anchor and presenter of 'Inside the Middle East', Gorani brings her vast Middle Eastern experience to the political and business heavyweights attending this high profile forum. Drawing on her experience Gorani also has the task of moderating the first CNN CEO leadership debate with prominent leaders from the region, including the chief executive of DMI, Khalid Janahi; Chairman & CEO of GroupMed Holding, Mohammad Hariri; and the Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer of Aramex International, Fadi Ghandour at the CNN CEO debate. The debate will focus on the challenges of change and the great need for innovation in the region.

"This is an event for leaders and for leadership," says Rani R Raad, vice president of CNN international ad sales for the Middle East. "We know that leaders the world over rely on CNN for their news and international perspective, so sponsoring the Business Forum is a natural fit for our brand."

This year's forum will take place on the 28 and 29 November and will feature 16 different leaders of government and industry from around the world. Over 1000 CEOs, Directors, Chairpersons and Presidents have registered to come, making it the business networking event of the year. The forum will be held at the Dubai Convention Centre in Dubai, UAE.