(Dubai, United Arab Emirates) -The President of Liberia, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah is expected to address the “Global Business Forum (GBF) – Africa 2019” at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai on Monday. The forum, scheduled for November 18 – 19, 2019 is being organizer by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

President Weah will again unleash Liberia’s potentials and exhilarating business environment to the forum and the world. The Liberian Leader will highlight the County’s fertile soil and hallowed climate conducive for agriculture as well as prospects in the Mining and energy, logging and tourism sectors.

The Liberian Leader address will be interactive and revealed the Country’s huge potentials for investments; discussing his plans to unlock growth and opportunity for young entrepreneurs to become key actors in the Liberian economy. 

President Weah will not only unveiled Liberia’s readiness for business but tell the over 1000 delegates including organizers, participants and investment groups that Liberians businesses are prepared to work with other countries including the UAE.

Eleni Giokos, Communication Cable Network (CNN) Correspondent, South Africa will moderate the Heads of State discussion.

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organizing GBF Africa 2019 under the theme “Scale Up Africa” in an effort to underline the important role of cross border cooperation in supporting and accelerating Africa’s next phase of sustainable economic growth and development.

According to H.E. Hamad Buamim, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Chamber since its inception, GBF Africa has served as a catalyst for UAE-Africa economic cooperation and business exchange. “The 2019 edition will highlight new high-potential areas where African companies can collaborate with their UAE counterparts to create new business opportunities and capitalize on existing trade and investment potential”, he noted.

Non-oil trade between Dubai-Africa has increased steadily in recent years, amounting to $37.2 billion in 2018. The trend reflects the expanding trade ties and growing business confidence between the two regions.

Beyond high-level speakers and participants, GBF Africa 2019 offers a comprehensive program delving into key trends and technologies reshaping African economies, with interactive sessions and panel discussions putting a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, game-changing partnerships, success stories, opportunities and challenges.

Among the high-level dignitaries attending GBF Africa 2019 are H.E. George Weah, President of Liberia; H.E. Danny Faure, President of Seychelles; and 17 ministers from Sierra Leone, Ghana, Namibia, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Senegal, Uganda, Malawi, Congo, Tanzania, Niger and Liberia. Also attending are senior public and private sector stakeholders from across Africa, including former heads of state, CEOs, entrepreneurs, industry experts and economists.

A fortnight ago, President Weah was in Paris advocating for investors to come to Liberia. He outlined and committed Liberia’s readiness for business with the rest of the world as well as ensuring timely issuance of visas online or on arrival.