(1888PressRelease)
November 04, 2009 - Dubai – Receiving mixed signals from various sectors about the status of the current economic situation has only compounded the dilemma of many top executives in the GCC.
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.
“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,” said Lucy Mountain, Project Director, Leaders in Dubai Business Forum.
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.
For more information please visit www.leadersindubai.com.
About Leaders Events – part of IIR
‘Leaders’ is a new division of IIR Middle East designed to provide the IIR delegate a new level of conference experience. Born from the success of the Annual Leaders in Dubai Business Forum, Leaders’ events stand out from the rest by providing a superior level of speaker, ensuring up-to-date topics and maintaining an all-around level of excellence throughout the execution of their events. The flagship event - Leaders in Dubai - is a meeting of over 1,500 of the regions’ most eminent business leaders from across all industries who come together with some of the most popular business, economic and political leaders from across the globe - to network, learn and debate on the future of business and to share their experiences. Leaders has launched a number of other highly successful events recently including the acclaimed Management Innovation Forum, which was launched in 2007 and met with rave reviews, and the Middle East Business Achievement Awards which honors regional business leaders for their excellence and contribution to business. 2009 sees the development of a variety of Leaders events - all of which promise to evoke thought and creativity, and give real value to the delegates who attend. Speakers, current and past at Leaders events include Colin Powell, Jack Welch, Bill Clinton, Richard Branson, Kofi Annan, Michael Porter, Her Majesty Queen Noor, Tom Peters, and Malcolm Gladwell.
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