Over 1,000 delegates from 28 countries have registered for the headline event, which will be addressed by some of the world's most renowned corporate tycoons, including real estate king Donald J. Trump, via live video-cast, The Body Shop founder, Dame Anita Roddick and easyJet boss Stelios Haji-Ioannou. It will run at the Dubai International Convention Centre from May 23-25.
"The international footprint of delegates has been highly encouraging with registrations coming from Africa, Europe, the Sub-continent, Middle East, Far East, the USA and even as far away as Chile," said Jessica Sutherland, General Manager, IIR Middle East which has organised the event in conjunction with the catalyst organisation the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment For Young Business Leaders.
"Though the bulk of delegates - some 46.88% - are from within the UAE, there are also substantial registrations from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia."
Entrepreneurs in Dubai, which will be conducted in English with live Arabic translation, has been designed to deliver powerful, practical and innovative insights from provocative people who have changes business forever.
"On the cards are three days of inspiration from the most powerful people in business," said Sutherland. "We hope this forum will drive entrepreneurial leadership in Middle East management which is undergoing a huge sea-change in concept and ambitions."
Entrepreneurs in Dubai - the International Entrepreneurship Forum and Exhibition - is being held under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
A free-to-enter exhibition of services and products for the small-to-medium-sized enterprise sector will run alongside the forum.
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- United Arab Emirates: Saturday, May 21 - 2005 at 15:29
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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment For Young Leaders, will on Monday (May 23) officially open 'Entrepreneurs In Dubai' - the world's largest gathering of self-start and corporate business leaders.
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About the Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment For Young Business Leaders:The Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders is one of the principal bases for strategy at Dubai Development and Investment Authority (DDIA) and provides small and medium enterprises with ideas and initiatives to guide the efforts of young UAE nationals. The Establishment was created by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum as part of the government's plan that outlines the role of UAE nationals in the development and progress of the nation. Established as a specialised organisation at its first meeting on February 11, 2004, its members comprise young Arab nationals who are capable of shaping the future of the region and influencing the course of events. Its message is to identify and develop young Arab leaders and further enhance their future role in all sectors of society.
About the Institute for International Research (IIR):
In 30 successful years, IIR has evolved into a dynamic firm with a global network of companies doing business in over 30 countries. Today IIR is not only recognised as the world's largest organiser of business conferences, but also equally respected for its expertise in information technology training and business information, and its trade exhibitions.
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Tel: +971 4 390 2960; fax: +9714 390 8161
Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorSaturday, May 21 - 2005 at 15:29 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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