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9 June 2026
5:00PM - 6:00PM WIB (2:00PM - 3:00PM GST)
Overview of the business landscape in Dubai
Explore the advantages of choosing DMCC as your business hub
Discover Indonesian businesses setup in DMCC
Supportive services, infrastructure, and ecosystems available at DMCC
Khalid Sharaf
Senior Director – Corporate Sales and Business Development,
DMCC
Speaker Profile
Khalid Sharaf
Senior Director – Corporate Sales and Business Development,DMCC
Khalid Sharaf serves as the Senior Director of Corporate Sales and Business Development at DMCC, the world’s leading business district and a global authority on commodities trade and enterprise.
In his role, Khalid leads the expansion of the organisation’s corporate sales strategies and business development initiatives. His work focuses on attracting global companies, strengthening DMCC’s international footprint, and driving strategic partnerships that reinforce DMCC’s position as the premier hub for trade, commodities and innovation.
Prior to joining DMCC, Khalid held several senior roles within the UAE Government. As Director of the UAE Government Leaders Programme at the UAE Prime Minister’s Office, he oversaw national leadership development initiatives and guided high-level engagements during the annual World Governments Summit in Dubai. He also held roles at Expo 2020 Dubai and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA).
He holds an Executive MBA from Georgetown University in Washington, DC; a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston; and a Higher Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering from the Higher Colleges of Technology in Dubai.
H.E. Denny Lesmana
Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Dubai
Speaker Profile
H.E. Denny Lesmana
Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in DubaiFormal Education
• 1997 : Graduated from Arabic Department, Faculty of Letter, University of Indonesia.
• 2000: Master of International Relations Study, University of Indonesia.
Work Experience
• 1993 – 1997: Supervisor, Computer Instructor and Program Analyst at Lembaga Pelatihan Keterampilan Indonesia – Amerika (LPKIA).
• 1997 – 2001: Program Analyst at LPKIA.
• 1997 – 2001: Lecturer at Arabic Department, Faculty of Letter, University of Indonesia.
• 1997 – present: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Indonesia.
• 2004 – 2005: Guest Lecturer at Department of International Relations, Universidade Da Paz (UNPAZ) and Universidade Dili (UNDIL), Dili, Timor-Leste.
Assignment from Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
• 2001: Head of Section for Middle East Politics, Directorate for Middle East Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• 2003 – 2005: Third Secretary for Economic Affairs, Indonesian Embassy at Dili, Timor-Leste.
• 2005 – 2007: Second Secretary for Information and Cultural Affairs, Indonesian Embassy at Kuwait City, Kuwait.
• 2007 – 2008: Military Officer (Captain Rank) and Peace Keeper; served as Arabic Interpreter for Indonesian Battalion XXIII/B, Indonesian Peace Keeping Operation for UNIFIL, Lebanon.
• 2009 – 2010: Directorate of Public Diplomacy; served as Project Officer and Analyst for Cyber Diplomacy and E-Office.
• 2010 – 2014: Counselor for Economic Affairs, Embassy of Republic of Indonesia, Canberra, Australia (Acting Trade Attaché from July 2011 – January 2013).
• 2012: Project Officer and Analyst for Indonesia-Australia Treaties Application, Software Application of Inventory Records, and Database Applications for Constituents Directory and Program at the Embassy in Canberra.
• 2014 – 2015: Deputy Director (Kasubdit) for Middle East Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ayu Pertiwi
Owner - Managing Director,
High Up
Speaker Profile
Ayu Pertiwi
Owner - Managing Director,High Up
Experienced Business Development and Project Management professional with a strong background in sales, partnerships, and market expansion. Skilled in managing projects, driving revenue growth, and leading digital marketing efforts. Passionate about solving problems, improving processes, and creating business strategies that deliver results.
Sylvana Sari
Co-Founder,
Bobi Bowl Restaurant
Speaker Profile
Sylvana Sari
Co-Founder,Bobi Bowl Restaurant
Sylvana is the founder of IndonesianTrove.com, an e-commerce platform based in the UAE showcasing unique and high-quality products made by Indonesian artisans. Having travelled the world and lived in a multi-cultural environment, she realised that Indonesia, her beloved nation, is abundantly rich and full of talented people. She wanted to play her part in supporting the local economy by promoting all the amazing products that are beautifully handcrafted in Indonesia to the world.
IndonesianTrove.com is a one stop shop where you will find many Indonesian products from the comfort of your own home, without even having to travel to Indonesia.
The website www.indonesiantrove.com is still under construction and will be launched in September 2022.
Sylvana is also a managing director of Rajoet UAE, an Indonesian lifestyle brand that specialises in creating bags that made from premium quality recycled plastic waste. Sylvana is partnering with Rajoet Indonesia to introduce the innovative and eco-friendly products into the UAE market.
Bassel Bitar
Senior Manager - Corporate Sales,
DMCC
Speaker Profile
Bassel Bitar
Senior Manager - Corporate Sales,DMCC
Bassel Bitar is the Senior Manager, Corporate Sales – Asia and Eastern Europe at DMCC, the world’s leading Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise.
Joining DMCC as a Team Leader in 2015, Bassel is responsible for promoting the benefits of doing business in Dubai and setting up companies in DMCC.
Prior to joining DMCC, Bassel held senior sales positions at both Etisalat Telecom and Emirates NBD in Dubai.
Bassel earned a Bachelor of Business administration degree in Hotel Management and tourism from the National American University in 2002.