Faced with unpredictable markets closer to home, businesses in Dubai are setting their sights on faraway Latin America
Global Business Forum Latin America 2019
Food security begins at home, says Essa Abdulla Al Ghurair
UAE’s Essa Al Ghurair investments imports between 5 and 6 million tonnes of grain each year, 40 percent of which come from Latin America
Direct flights to Latin America would be a “huge” boost to Dubai business ties
Emirates currently operates flights between Dubai, Brazil, Chile and Argentina
Banks should set up SME support systems, says Dubai Startup hub boss
Hisham Al Shirawi said that financial institutions should allocate funds to set up support networks for entrepreneurs
DP World set sights on more Latin American ports
DP World already has a presence in Peru, the Dominican Republic, Argentina, Brazil and Chile
Revealed: the importance of Latin America to the Gulf economy
New report says trade flows between GCC countries and Latin America and the Caribbean reached $16.3bn in 2018
Dubai Chamber to open up fourth Latin America office in Mexico
The countries of the GCC imported $10.9 billion worth of products from Latin America and the Caribbean in 2018, compared to exported products valued at $5.4 billion.
Video: What opportunities does Latin America hold for the UAE?
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry plans to allocate $27 million to raise awareness about trade and investment opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean and plans to open a third office in the region, according to Dubai Chamber President and CEO Hamad Buamim.
UAE the hub of Panama’s Middle East strategy, says ambassador
Dubai’s non-oil trade with Panama amounted to $42m in 2018
Dubai-Panama direct flight a ‘matter of time’ says ambassador
Emirates shelved plans for a non-stop flight between Dubai and Panama in 2016
Panamanian president to boost Latin America-Gulf ties at upcoming summit
The Global Business Forum Latin America 2019 is being organised by the Dubai Chamber in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank