Brief

With knowledge recognized today as the driver of productivity and economic growth, nations are shifting away from a traditional investment economy to an ecosystem that is based on information, technology and knowledge. What new services should investment agencies be providing to meet the expectations of future investors in a knowledge-based economy? In this session, our panel of experts in investment and economic growth will discuss the role governments can play in attracting and incentivizing innovative minds that can drive a nation towards a knowledge-based economy.

Speakers

HE Hussain Jasim Al Nowais

Chairman of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, Chairman of General Holding Corporation (Senaat)

HE Sami Dhaen Al Qamzi

Director General, Dubai Department of Economic Development

Dr. Peter Gopfrich

CEO German-Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce

HE Todd McClay

Minister for Revenue and State Owned Enterprises and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade

DEWA Hall

February 11, 2015 - 11:00 - 12:00

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