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Global Trends Dialogue

Resilient Growth: Navigating Global Shifts & Regional Strengths

Date and Time

Wednesday, 8th Oct 2025 | 10:00-12:30

Venue

Auditorium, 1st floor

Organized By

Dubai Chambers

Event Type

Conference

Description

Join us for the conference, where leading experts will explore pressing global and regional economic dynamics. Sessions will cover the impact of U.S. tariffs on trade and economies, the future of manufacturing through advanced technologies, and the transformation of global supply chains. The event offers valuable insights, thought leadership, and networking opportunities for businesses and policymakers looking to strengthen resilience and competitiveness.

Agenda

10:00-10:30: Registration and Networking
10:30-10:40: Welcome Address

Speaker: H.E. Eng. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori - Chairman of Dubai Chamber

10:40-11:10: The Ripple Effect: U.S. Tariffs and the Shifting Global Trade Order

Explore how recent and potential U.S. tariff policies are reshaping global trade dynamics, with a special focus on implications for GCC economies. Discuss currency shifts, trade route adaptations, and strategic trade partnerships.

Speaker: Mrs. Chiedza Madzima, Head of Operational Risk Research (Global) at BMI, a Fitch Solutions Company

11:10-11:40: The Future of Manufacturing: Smart, Sustainable, and Resilient

Dive into the cutting-edge technologies from AI and robotics to digital twins and IoT that are revolutionizing manufacturing processes. Examine how businesses in Dubai can lead the next wave of industrial transformation.

Speaker: Dr. Tarek Kasah, Partner from McKinsey.

11:40-12:10: Redrawing the Map: Logistics, Tech & the Future of Supply Chain

Unpack the global supply chain transformation, including nearshoring, AI-driven logistics, and green shipping. Learn how Dubai can position itself as a global logistics innovation hub.

Speaker: Prof. John Manners-Bell – CEO, Transport Intelligence

12:10-12:30: Networking Light Lunch

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Agenda

Participation Fees

No Fees-

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Speakers

Chiedza Madzima

Senior Director BMI Country Risk & Industry Analysis

Chiedza Madzima is the Head of Operational Risk Research (Global) and also leads the South Africa Research team at BMI, a Fitch Solutions company. She specialises in Emerging Markets macro risk. Chiedza joined Fitch Solutions in 2015, bringing with her a wealth of experience in risk and supply chain management within the Africa region. She holds degrees in Actuarial Mathematics and Financial Engineering, as well as Business Management and Statistics, both from the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Chiedza has been featured in various regional and global news media, including Bloomberg, Africa Report, Quartz, BusinessDay, Engineering News, News24, and Africa Business Magazine.

Dr. Tarek Kasah

partner at McKinsey & Company.

At McKinsey he leads the Digital & Analytics in Manufacturing and McKinsey Technology for Advanced Industries communities in EMEA.He works with clients in multiple manufacturing sectors and with technology companies on Digital transformations in industrial settings. Tarek holds a Masters Degree in mechanical engineering and a PhD in business.

Professor John Manners-Bell

Chief Executive of Ti

Professor John Manners-Bell has more than 40 years’ professional experience in the global logistics and supply chain industry, advising companies and governments on the transformation of the sector. He is CEO of UK-based market research consultancy Ti Insight and founder of the Foundation for Future Supply Chain. John has been Chair of the Logistics and Supply Chain Global Agenda Council of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and was the Expert Witness for the UK government’s Covid-19 Inquiry on PPE Supply Chains, delivering recommendations on how to prepare for a future pandemic. He continues to act as an advisor to the WEF, United Nations and other transnational organizations. He has authored seven books, most recently ‘The Good Supply Chain’, ‘The Death of Globalization’ and the award winning ‘Supply Chain Risk Management’.

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