Join our event, ‘Made For Trade Live’ in Hanoi, held in partnership with Dubai International Chamber and Vietnamese Business Council, to find out how to easily set up, run, and expand your business in Dubai with DMCC.
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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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 international business district in 2025 with over 25,000 member companies from 180 countries, employing over 80,000 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 2023, DMCC was named ‘Global Free Zone of the Year’ by The Financial Times fDi Magazine, for a record ninth consecutive year.
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 Uptown Dubai district.
Mr Bin Sulayem currently serves as the Chairman 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 (KP) in November 2015. Shortly after, the UAE Ministry of Economy officially appointed Mr Bin Sulayem as the UAE’s Chair of the KP for 2016. Mr Bin Sulayem was reappointed Chair of the KP for a historic second time in 2024, and has continued his leadership role with the position of Custodian Chair in 2025.
Vice Chairman, Vietnamese Business Council in the UAE
CEO, VietArabian FZCO
Deputy CEO,
Viettel Solutions
Phong was appointed as Deputy CEO of Viettel Solutions – a branch of Viettel Group – in March 2020. He has more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and ICT industry and has dedicated himself as a part of Viettel for 15 years. In 2006, he was a founding member of Viettel Digital Content Services and held the title of Head of Technology. He was also one of the initiators of the first international-class data centres in Vietnam in 2009 as Head of Software & SI Department. After taking the position of Viettel Media’s CTO in 2010, he attended the leadership program for Viettel Group leaders. From 2014 he became Deputy Chief International Business Officer, then Chief International Business Officer in 2016, managed more than $200 million annually in international services revenue and was responsible for executive management of wholesales and international business for Viettel such as international voice, roaming, subsea cable, international network development, data wholesales, global ICT services, A2P/P2P messages, Global SIM and more. Prior to launching his career, Phong obtained a bachelor’s degree of Applied Mathematics from VNU University of Science, he then completed his master’s degree of Business Administration and Management in VNU University of Economics and Business and a master’s degree of Computer Science in Utrecht University. Now, as Deputy CEO of the largest technology corporation in Vietnam, Phong is in charge of business development and cooperation with government agencies, large enterprises customers, consulting and implementing digital transformation solutions for customers and selling Telecom and ICT products, services and solutions to foreign markets. Phong has worked with the Office of the Party Central Committee, the Office of the Government, the Ministry of Information and Communications, the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education & Training, the Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the State Bank of Vietnam, etc. In addition, Phong has a deep relationship with many People's Committees of provinces/cities in Vietnam. Besides that, with almost 10 years in charge of Viettel's international business, Phong has worked with many big companies in the world such as AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Orange, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Akamai, Singtel, etc
CEO and Founder,
Savvycom
Chairman,
Vietnamese Business Council in the UAE
Harry Nguyen Thanh Tuan is Chairman of the Vietnamese Business Council in the UAE and the former Managing Director of FPT Software Middle East and Africa. With over a decade of experience in technology, trade, and cross-border business development, he is dedicated to strengthening economic and cultural ties between Vietnam and the Gulf region.
At FPT Software, Harry led the company’s regional growth strategy, helped enterprises in the UAE and GCC accelerate their digital transformation journeys through scalable IT solutions and innovative technologies. His leadership has enabled organizations to embrace change, improve efficiency, and unlock new opportunities in competitive markets.
Beyond his corporate role, Harry plays an active part in international business communities. As Chairman of the Vietnamese Business Council in the UAE, he champions initiatives that promote bilateral trade, investment, and collaboration, positioning Vietnam as a strategic partner in the Middle East.
Harry’s unique perspective—combining hands-on technology expertise with diplomatic business engagement—makes him a trusted voice on the future of trade and innovation across Asia and the Middle East.
Director of Blockchain Solutions and Architecture,
1Matrix
Mr. Thuat has over 20 years of experience in the field of Information Technology and holds a Ph.D. from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (ranked among the world’s Top 50 universities). Since 2018, he has conducted extensive research in data science, blockchain, and DeFi, and has published 12 peer-reviewed academic papers in globally recognized journals and conferences.
He is the Co-founder of Spores Network and BrownFi, and previously served as Director of Blockchain Development at FPT Blockchain Labs. Currently, Mr. Thuat is recognized as one of the leading blockchain experts at the Vietnam Blockchain Association, while also serving as Director of Architecture and Solutions at 1Matrix.
EXPERIENCE
Senior Manager - Corporate Sales,
DMCC
Mohammed Ibrahim Mohammed is a Senior Manager of Corporate Sales at DMCC, the world’s leading Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise.
Joining DMCC in 2014, Mohammed is responsible for promoting the benefits of doing business in Dubai and establishing a presence in DMCC. Building strategic relationships is a key focus for Mohammed, and so too is engaging with local and international business communities at key industry events throughout the year.
With over 16 years of business development and corporate sales experience, Mohammed has worked alongside a number of senior figures in both the public and private sectors of the United Arab Emirates. Mohammed earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the American University in Emirates.
