Digital Economy Conference to promote ‘seamless e-commerce’

Dubai / WAM

The Council of Arab Economic Unity, a body of the Arab League, will organise the first Digital Economy Conference at the Dubai International Convention Centre, promoting the theme ‘Seamless e-Commerce’, on May, 1-2, under the patronage of HH Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior.
It will provide a platform for a prominent group of experts and spokespersons from both the Arab States and international organisations to share experiences and shine a light on practices and experiences seen as the best in the field of global e-commerce.
Moreover, the conference will host 150 specialised international experts with extensive experience in the area of best e-commerce and future trends and practices, who will contribute to setting international standards and adopting best practices, along with recommendations on laws to fight cybercrime. The event will seek to promote and support e-commerce markets in the Arab region and contribute to efforts to keep abreast of economic changes and developments.
Mohammed Mohammed Al Rabie, Secretary General of the Council of Arab Economic Unity, said the Council seeks to support the development of the digital economy and contribute to the introduction of legislation and legal frameworks to support innovative applications and the empowerment of safe and reliable e-commerce solutions in Arab states.
The Council of Arab Economic Unity has established the Arab Federation for E-Commerce (AEFC) to encourage Arab countries to keep up with current global progress and motivate regional development, he noted.