Dubai to host two major congresses in September

Dubai is gearing up to host two significant international congresses in September. The UAE city will welcome the 10^th edition of the World Free Zones Organisation (World FZO) World Congress and the 30^th edition of the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress. The World FZO World Congress will be held at Madinat Jumeirah from 23-25 September, celebrating its 10^th anniversary with the theme ‘Zones and the Shifting Global Economic Structures – Unlocking New Investment Avenues.’ This event will draw over 2,000 global and regional business leaders, free zone officials, and experts from more than 100 countries. The congress will focus on the role of economic zones in global trade, which account for over a third of the world’s trade flows. Discussions will cover their impact on national economies, trade facilitation, digital economy support, foreign investment attraction, and the growth of new sectors like AI and advanced technology. Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Chairman of the World FZO, commented: “The event will provide a platform for in-depth discussions on the future of economic zones and the integration of modern technologies.” Meanwhile, from 16-20 September, the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the first time it will be held in the Middle East. Organised in collaboration with intelligent transport entities from Europe, America, and Asia-Pacific, the congress will attract 20,000 participants and feature 800 speakers across 200 sessions. Under the theme ‘Mobility Driven by ITS’, the event will explore cutting-edge advancements in smart mobility and transportation technology, including autonomous vehicles, sustainable mobility solutions, and smart city integration. Among the 200 sessions, attendees will witness panel discussions including: Innovations Across Horizons: Automated Transport in Water, Rail, Air, and Beyond; Connected Horizons: National Connectivity, Cybersecurity, and the 5G Frontier in Transportation. To register and participate, follow this link: https://itsworldcongress.com/