Dubai to kick off 6th Asian Business Leadership Forum on Sunday

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Tuesday 24 Nov 2015 - 14:18 Makkah mean time-12-2-1437 Dubai, (IINA) - The sixth annual edition of the Asian Business Leadership Forum (ABLF) Series will be held on Sunday under the patronage of UAE's Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, WAM reported. Al-Nahyan said prior to the event that "the work of the ABLF celebrates regional and international dialogue and co-operation to promote growth and create a better future for the region". The event rolls out under the theme of "Technology and Disruptive Innovation in 21st Century Asia" with an important showcase on women’s empowerment at the forum. The ABLF 2015, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Chamber, brings leaders and business giants from across Asia together to support investment into UAE and promote the UAE as the new global business center. While enabling UAE’s economic engagement with other Asian nations through joint ventures and investments, the ABLF also promotes sustainable development that drives the Asian century towards a more equitable and responsible future. Over the years, the ABLF outreach in Asia has engaged with over 27,000 top-level business leaders and organizations; manifested over 23 well-attended forums for business, international relations, trade, governance and policy in 14 countries across Asia, with over 68 global leaders felicitated at the spectacular ABLF Award Ceremonies in the UAE. "I am glad about the diversity of subjects being discussed, which provides young people with insights into the businesses around them and how they tackle some of their biggest issues", said the UAE Minister of Energy, Suhail Al-Mazrouei. The ABLF will address the social impact of women in leadership and their influence on economic growth and development through a key showcase. It will also receive representation from the leaders of the prestigious Government Summit from the UAE Prime Minister’s Office. The Forum will also discuss how technology and innovation are changing the way the world does business, intra-Asia growth, regional and international methods and ideas for sustainable development and long-term growth. AG/IINA