United Arab Emirates: Verona Eurasian Economic Forum Kicks Off
This year's prestigious international event, organized by the Conoscere Eurasia Italian association, will be called “New Cooperation Architecture for Modern Economy”
The XVII Verona Eurasian Economic Forum starts tomorrow (December 5, 2024) in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (United Arab Emirates). This year, the title “New Cooperation Architecture for Modern Economy” was chosen as the central idea of the prestigious international event.
After 14 events in Verona, Italy, the Forum began its journey around the world, making its first two stops abroad: in 2022 in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, and in 2023 in Samarkand, the ancient historical center of culture of Uzbekistan, in Central Asia.
The event in Ras Al Khaimah will bring together at the Al Hamra Conference Center (pictured) many prominent figures from around the world, from politicians to diplomats, financiers and industry executives, who will discuss opportunities for the development of a cooperative economy in Greater Eurasia together with representatives of the Eurasian Economic Union, political representatives, business and trade associations, as well as important public and private companies.
This year, the Forum is organized by the Conoscere Eurasia Italian Association in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the United Arab Emirates. All Forum events will be broadcast live on the website. The Forum will be held in Arabic, Italian, Russian, and English languages.
Two days (December 5- 6, 2024) in Ras Al Khaimah continue the itinerant journey of the Forum in a constant search for entrepreneurial dialog in Greater Eurasia, in a geopolitical context that requires a frank, free, and open space for discussion. In a word: multipolarity. At a time when many are calling for a clash of civilizations, the Verona Eurasian Economic Forum clearly points to everyone an alternative path, showing the widespread need for a plurality of views and a strong desire for integration. Also in Ras Al Khaimah, the world of business and affairs will offer its diplomacy based on real economic and social needs, which takes into account the true needs of the people. Moreover, the synergy of economic and cultural diplomacy will continue in Ras Al Khaimah.
During the two-day Eurasian Economic Forum, CEOs of major companies, political and public figures, diplomats, experts, and journalists from the Emirates, Europe, Asia, and representatives of the Eurasian Economic Union will discuss opportunities to develop economic and trade cooperation in the context of Greater Eurasia. Day 1 (Thursday, December 5, 2024) will focus on multiple topics that have a vital meaning for the world of the 21st century: the role of the United Arab Emirates in promoting economic cooperation in the region; the relationship between energy and the environment; reflections on the relationship between regionalization and globalization; the key role of infrastructure and transport in global development and the Middle East region. The second day (Friday, December 6) will be dedicated to analyzing the evolution of the financial and banking markets; to the challenges posed by new technologies, from digitalization to medicine; the industrial revolution taking place in the manufacturing sector; food security and the fight against desertification; the importance of social development as a condition for a more inclusive economy.
To complete the rich atmosphere of the XVII Verona Eurasian Economic Forum, events will be held to popularize the “Made in Italy” concept, including an exhibition of Italian craftsmanship, as well as various cultural events, including: a classical music concert featuring tenor Vittorio Grigolo and Russian soprano Olga Peretyatko; a Film Festival dedicated to Italian and Russian cinema, created by the Association of New Italian Cinema Events (N. I.C.E) in collaboration with the renowned Russian film studio Mosfilm, which will be attended by director and CEO Karen Shakhnazarov.