Watch the highlights from last year’s Made For Trade Live roadshow and get a glimpse of the energy and opportunity that defines the event.
Connect with British businesses, investors and government leaders shaping the future of trade and innovation.
London
The Nash Room, 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED, United Kingdom
23 March 2026
6:00PM - 9:00PM GMT
London to Dubai: Expand your business with ease
Join DMCC’s ‘Made For Trade Live’ in London, held in partnership with the Institute of Directors (IoD), to discover how easy it is to set up, operate and grow your business in Dubai. Whether you are entering new markets, relocating operations or expanding internationally, our experts will guide you through the practical steps at this in-person event.
Dubai’s business-friendly policies, global connectivity and strategic time zone make it one of the world’s most attractive places to trade and scale. Last year, DMCC connected over 4,000 business leaders in 25 roadshows across 13 countries – demonstrating how businesses and entrepreneurs can tap into real opportunities, trusted partners and the right ecosystems to grow and succeed.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: 
How to establish your company in Dubai, the step-by step process
The benefits of operating from DMCC and our exclusive member rewards
Real success stories from UK businesses in Dubai
Market insights and expert advice across trade, technology and commodities
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 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.
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David Stringer-Lamarre
Special Advisor International,
Institute of Directors
Speaker Profile
David Stringer-Lamarre
Special Advisor International,Institute of Directors
Belal Jassoma
Senior Director, Tech Ecosystems,
DMCC
Speaker Profile
Belal Jassoma
Senior Director, Tech Ecosystems,DMCC
Belal Jassoma is the Senior Director of Tech Ecosystems at DMCC, the world’s leading business district and authority on international commodities trade and enterprise.
Belal joined DMCC in 2011 and has been instrumental in scaling up DMCC’s ecosystems and commercial offering, including new products, services and member engagement programmes. In his current capacity as Director for Ecosystems, Belal is responsible for developing key strategic relationships, partnerships and product functions as well as overseeing ecosystem development across several of DMCC’s industry verticals such as crypto, gaming, AI, energy and financial services.
Belal holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the American University of Sharjah and brings over 18 years of experience in real estate, investment, and government administration.
Matt Ong
Founder & CEO,
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Speaker Profile
Matt Ong
Founder & CEO,Ctrl Alt
Mohammed Mohammed
Senior Manager - Corporate Sales,
DMCC
Speaker Profile
Mohammed Mohammed
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.
