GCC execs in for reality check at Leaders in Dubai Business Forum

On the one hand, property analysts are seeing a rebound in prices and state that a recovery is on the horizon; on the other hand, the banking and finance experts continue to see a bumpy road ahead. Even a leading management expert, at a recent lecture at the Dubai School of Government, rebuked GCC leaders for not having the capabilities to lead their organisations out of the crisis.

The Leaders in Dubai Business Forum, opening on Monday, the 26th of October 2009 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has thus become a must-attend, as GCC business leaders turn to the region's largest gathering of C-level executives and noted management gurus - such as Nobel Laureates Al Gore and Desmond Tutu as well as Gary Hamel and Tommy Weir - for inspiration and clarity amidst a fast-changing business landscape.

Lucy Mountain, Project Director, Leaders in Dubai Business Forum, said:

"Dubai and the region are at a crossroads in the aftermath of the global economic downturn. Speakers at the Leaders in Dubai forum represent a collective wisdom and foresight in dealing with crisis situations without compromising on equality, stability and security. Their opinions and observations will help economies in the region in choosing the way forward."

Leading enterprises and organisations in the Middle East have extended their support to the Leaders in Dubai forum, underlining the importance of the gathering in charting the future of the region.

"Cadillac is proud to participate in the Leaders in Dubai Business Forum, an event that further positions Dubai as a regional and global hub for business diversity and thought progression. Leadership and a strong desire to succeed are two core traits of the Cadillac brand and in supporting this gathering of these highly influential business speakers in Dubai, Cadillac firmly echoes the drive and determination these speakers hope to engender, in striving to plan, create and continue to build ongoing success," said Mike Devereux, President, General Motors in the Middle East.

Leaders in Dubai Business Forum 2009 taking place on Monday 26 - Thursday 29 October is being sponsored by Philips, Noor Islamic Bank, Noor Takaful, The Monarch Hotel, Saxo Bank, Dubai Bank, Dubai World Trade Centre, Canon, Cadillac, Al Arabiya and BBC World.