Join our event, ‘Made For Trade Live’ in Medellin, held in partnership with UAE Embassy in Bogota and ANDI - National Business Association of Colombia 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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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 2023 with 24,000+ 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 has been named the ‘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 across 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.
Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Colombia
His Excellency Mohamed Alshamsi is a prominent diplomat with extensive experience in international relations and diplomacy. His academic career includes a double bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Studies from the Ohio State University, USA, and a master's degree in International Relations with a specialization in dynamics of cooperation, conflict and negotiation from the Alfonso X El Sabio University in Madrid, Spain. In addition, he has received training in national security, human rights and diplomacy at renowned institutions such as the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington D.C. and the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research.
He began his career in the Diplomatic and Consular Corps, rising quickly thanks to his dedication and skills. He has held leadership roles in various embassies and ministries, serving as Deputy Head of Mission in Buenos Aires and Madrid, Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy in Beijing and Counselor in the Office of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. His career also includes experience as Consul General in Barcelona. He was Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Peru from 2020 to 2024. He was recently appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to the Republic of Colombia, 2024.
During his career, H.E. Mohamed Alshamsi has participated in numerous international conferences and meetings, representing the United Arab Emirates on crucial issues on the global agenda. His outstanding work has been recognized with the decoration of the Order "The Sun of Peru" in the degree of "Grand Cross", awarded by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Peru. His commitment to diplomacy and his ability to establish constructive relations have contributed to the strengthening of bilateral ties between the United Arab Emirates and various countries.
H.E. Mohamed Alshamsi is an ambassador committed to promoting the interests of the United Arab Emirates internationally and fostering cooperation and understanding between nations. His dedication and experience make him an asset to Emirati diplomacy on the world stage.
H.E. Mohamed Alshamsi is fluent in native Arabic, advanced English and intermediate Spanish.
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National Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship,
Director of Antioquia Regional Office
ANDI
Professional with extensive experience in management and leadership positions in recognized public and private organizations whose purpose is business development, innovation and high impact entrepreneurship.
He has served as Director of the Business Development Center of the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Director of Science, Technology and Innovation of the Department of Antioquia, Deputy Director and General Director of COLCIENCIAS, today Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of Colombia. He has been a member of the Board of Directors of Innpulsa, Colfuturo, Productive Transformation Program-PTP of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Maloka, Colombian Geological Service, COMFAMA, ITM (Metropolitan Technological Institute), among others.
He is an economist and holds a PhD in Economics and Business Administration. He currently serves as Manager of the National Business Association - ANDI Antioquia's Regional Office and National Manager of Innovation and Entrepreneurship of ANDI.
CEO, Busla Ventures
Ecosystem Developer, EatCloud UAE
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Coordinator of Competitiveness and Territory,
ANDI
International Business (IB) professional from Universidad EAFIT with Minor Degree in International Relations.
Specialist on Governance and Territorial Development from Universidad del Rosario. He currently serves as Coordinator of Competitiveness and Territory of the National Business Association - ANDI Antioquia's Regional Office.
Senior Manager, Corporate Sales - Americas & Oceania,
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.
