GROW YOUR COMPANY GLOBALLY FROM DUBAI
Join our event, ‘Made For Trade Live’ in Surat in partnership with The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry to find out how to easily set up, run, and expand your business in Dubai with DMCC – the world’s #1 free zone.
A global hub for innovation, growth, and trade – Dubai’s attractive policies, proximity to surrounding markets, centralized time zone, lifestyle and business opportunities make it one of the world’s best destinations to do business. Ideally located in the heart of Dubai, DMCC’s award winning community offers businesses easy access to industry-specific ecosystems, world-class infrastructure, bespoke services and exclusive networking events to support your success.
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Ahmed Bin Sulayem
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
DMCC
Speaker Profile
Ahmed Bin Sulayem
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,DMCC
Ahmed Bin Sulayem is the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC and has driven its growth from a start-up of 28 member companies in 2003 to the world’s leading free zone in 2022 with over 22,000 member companies from 180 countries, employing over 65,000 people.
Tasked with enhancing commodity trade flows through Dubai, DMCC has introduced to the market a number of value-added products and services under Mr Bin Sulayem’s leadership. In 2022, DMCC was named the ‘Global Free Zone of the Year’ by The Financial Times fDi Magazine, for a record eight consecutive years.
Mr Bin Sulayem oversaw the exponential growth of the DMCC Free Zone master development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), a 200-hectare business and residential community in Dubai of over 100,000 people living and working in 87 towers. Mr Bin Sulayem also oversees the development of DMCC’s latest real estate project; the much-anticipated Uptown Dubai district.
Mr Bin Sulayem currently serves as the Chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) and the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX).
The Kimberley Process officially appointed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the first and only Arab country to Chair the Kimberley Process in November 2015. Shortly after, the UAE Ministry of Economy officially appointed Mr Bin Sulayem as the UAE’s Chair of the Kimberley Process for 2016.
Himanshu Bodawala
President, The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce And Industry
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Himanshu Bodawala
President, The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce And Industry
Paresh Shah
Founder, P P Shah & Associates
Speaker Profile
Paresh Shah
Founder, P P Shah & Associates- A Science Graduate of 1981, with Chemistry as the principal subject & qualified as Chartered Accountant in the year 1984.
- One of the top consultants in FEMA & Taxation in India since 39 years, with a special focus on.
- Cross border transactions & its taxation.
- Inbound and Outbound Investment in India. - Successfully launched India’s first ever International Tax Journal of the Chamber of Tax Consultants and designated as the First Editor of the prestigious Journal, for the first time in India.
- Past Chairman of The Chamber of Income Tax Consultants
- Chairman of International Taxation Committee of The Chamber of Income Tax Consultant during the year 2013-14 and 2016-17
- Faculty and chief panelist for various courses in trade and industry bodies in India & UAE.
- Author of 5 books and articles covering diverse topics of FEMA, Customs & Global Taxation
Dinesh Navadiya
Immediate Past President, SGCCI
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Dinesh Navadiya
Immediate Past President, SGCCIStudy: BA (Economics), Gujarat University, Ahmedabad Master of Social Work (MSW), Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.
He is the chairman of Indian Dimond Institute (IDI), former regional chairman of Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council, Former president of Surat Dimond Association , Former president of The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Participated in Vibrant Gujarat road show in countries like Dubai and Oman in 2010, Turkey and Egypt in 2019, In 2019, he was present in the country of Uzbekistan as a representative of Gujarat Government.
Visited more than 40 countries like America, Oman, Egypt, Israel, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Turkey, Dubai for facilities and business related to Gem & Jewellery sector.
Nagjibhai Sakaria
Chairman, HVK International Pvt Ltd
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Nagjibhai Sakaria
Chairman, HVK International Pvt LtdNagjibhai Sakariya is a visionary with over 42 years of experience in the rough diamond purchase and manufacturing of polished diamonds.
HVK International as a global group has been an accomplished manufacturer and exporter of cut and polished diamonds for over two decades. They specialize in all shapes and are proud to offer consistent quality, large quantities, and over 2000 assortments of brown and white diamonds.
Their USP is precision in cuts and unmatched fire, especially in smaller sizes. As of today, HVK has a highly skilled and experienced workforce of around 7000 employees. In 2013, HVK successfully secured De Beers Sightholder Status, and became a proud member of the RJC in 2015.
Bharatbhai Kathiriya
Managing Director, Bhagwati gems
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Bharatbhai Kathiriya
Managing Director, Bhagwati gemsEstablished in Year 2004, They have rich experience of over 20 years in Gems Industry. Their Product Range Includes Finely Cut & Crafted Natural Diamonds of Difference Shapes –Round, Marquise, Pears, Princess, Emeralds, Hearts and Ovals From the Smallest to 10 Cts Stone.
Sanjeev Dutta
Executive Director - Commodities & Financial Services, DMCC
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Sanjeev Dutta
Executive Director - Commodities & Financial Services, DMCCSanjeev Dutta is the Executive Director of Commodities and Financial Services at DMCC. He oversees DMCC’s commodities vertical, and directs the development, implementation and regulation of the organisation’s financial products, platforms and services.
An expert on trade finance and commodity markets, Sanjeev is responsible for identifying new business opportunities for DMCC and nurturing existing commercial partnerships. He was instrumental in establishing the DMCC Tea Centre, DMCC Coffee Centre and the award-winning DMCC Tradeflow platform, and now tasked with enhancing the trade of agri and softs, precious metals and stones through Dubai.
Sanjeev is a senior member of DMCC’s executive leadership team and supports the general management, strategic direction and growth initiatives of the organisation. Sanjeev devised and implemented the organisation’s Code of Corporate Governance, and established its comprehensive risk management protocol.
Joining on its inception, Sanjeev has held a number of senior roles within DMCC and previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DCGX). A distinguished speaker, Sanjeev regularly represents DMCC at international industry events and is an expert on trade, commodities and Islamic Finance.
A Chartered Accountant by profession, Sanjeev has over two decades of multi-industry expertise in auditing, financial controls, consulting, risk management, corporate governance and general management with both PwC and KPMG.
Marwan Saleh
Director of Sales and Business Development, Free Zone, DMCC
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Marwan Saleh
Director of Sales and Business Development, Free Zone, DMCCMarwan Mohamed Saleh is the Director of Sales and Business Development, Free Zone at DMCC. He brings over 25 years of work experience in strategic planning, marketing and business development, driving international sales and realising business objectives.
Prior to joining DMCC, Mr. Saleh was the Head of Business Development and International Sales at the Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC).
Mr. Saleh is well-known for his extensive work with Etisalat Afghanistan from 1996 to 2015. He began his career journey as a Government & Corporate Segment Manager. Demonstrating excellence and business acumen, he then climbed the corporate ladder to become Vice President for Etisalat Afghanistan between 2011-2014, before
assuming the role of the CEO at Etisalat Afghanistan.
Mr. Saleh completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). He also holds multiple certifications in leadership and organisational leadership from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard Business School.
Martin Leake
Special Advisor DMCC Precious Stones – DMCC
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Martin Leake
Special Advisor DMCC Precious Stones – DMCCDr Martin Leake is a Special Advisor for Precious Stones at DMCC. Appointed to the position in June 2018, Martin is responsible for expanding and diversifying DMCC’s Precious Stone portfolio and helping Dubai grow into the world’s number one diamond-trading hub.
As Company Secretary of the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), Martin focuses on driving trade through the Exchange by forging, and strengthening commercial partnerships with stakeholders across the diamond industry, to improve governance, compliance and responsible sourcing. He also chairs the organising committee for DMCC’s flagship diamond event, the Dubai Diamond Conference (DDC).
With over 15 years of experience in marketing both rough and polished diamonds, Martin is an expert on the economics of diamond mining, and an internationally recognised exploration geologist in gold, diamonds, copper, iron ore and coal.
Prior to joining DMCC, Martin worked with BHP Billiton Diamonds Marketing and Grib Diamonds and has extensive experience in marketing, sales and business development. Across his career, Martin has lived and worked in 10 countries spanning Africa, Europe, Australia North and South America, and the Middle East.
Martin is a Board Member of the World Diamond Council, a member of the Executive Committee of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
He holds a BSc (Hons) in Geology and a PhD in Exploration Geology from the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom.
