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AGENDA
31 October
8:30AM - 9:00AM
9:00AM-9:50AM
9:50AM-10:50AM
10:50AM-11:30AM
11:30AM-11:45AM
11:45AM-12:45PM
12:45PM-1:30PM
1:30PM – 2:30PM
2:30PM – 4:00PM
4:00PM – 5:00PM
October 13, 2023
Registration
Opening Session
Welcome Remarks by H.E. Zaake W. Kibedi, Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to the UAE
Economic Outlook of Uganda – Mr. Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary to the Treasury
Remarks by H.E. Abdul – Aziz Adulla Al Ghurair, Chairman, Dubai Chambers (TBC)
Keynote address by the Chief Guest – Prime Minister of the
Republic of Uganda, – Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja
Panel Discussion 1: Doing Business in Uganda.Moderator: Mr. Khalid Al Mulla
Presentation on Role of Government in doing business – Mr. Odrek Rwabogo, Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports & Industrial Development
Panelists:
Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, Registrar General, Uganda
Registration Services Bureau
Mr. John Musinguzi Rujoki, Commissioner General, Uganda Revenue Authority
Mr. Robert Mukiza, DG, Uganda Investment Authority
Dr. Elly Twineyo Kamugisha, ED, Uganda Export Promotion Board
Panel Discussion: Doing Business in UAE
Moderator: Mr. Robert Mukiza, DG, Uganda Investment Authority
Presentation on Facilitating doing business in Dubai - Mr. Khalid Ali, Regional Manager MEA, Dubai Chambers
Presentation on Harnessing Innovations to improve Agricultural Productivity - Mr. Arnoud van den Berg, Group CEO AlDahra
Panelists:
Mr. Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO & Vice Chairman Bee'ah Group
Mr. Oliver Christof, CEO Re Farm
CEO, Karam Foods Industries Co. L.L.C.
Mr. Kin Kariisa, CEO, Next Media Group
Coffee break and Networking
Parallel Sessions
Agriculture: Agro Industrialization & Agri Business
Topic: Leveraging strategic partnerships & market for
Uganda’s products in the UAE
Moderator: Mr. Abhishek Bhatia, Director, Elite Agro
Keynote address: Maj. Gen. David Kasura Kyomukama, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture
Panelists:
Mr. Saaed Al Suwaidi, Director, DMCC
Prof. Ahmed El Tigani , CEO, Al Rawabi Diary Company
Mr. Joseph Nkandu, CEO, Nucafe
Energy: Minerals, Oil & Gas, & Renewable Energy
Topic: Opportunities in mining, energy, oil & gas sector
Moderator: Mr. Erick Erik Almqvist, CEO, Sense Strategy
Keynote address: Eng. Irene Batebe, Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development
Panelists:
Mr. Ernest Rubondo, Executive Officer, Petroleum
Authority of Uganda
Ms. Proscovia Nabbanja, CEO, Uganda National Oil Company
Mr. John Bosco Habumugisha, Deputy MD, East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline, Uganda Branch
Mr. Sajith Kumar, Group CEO & MD IBMC International
Ms Agnes Alaba, Ministry of Energy
Infrastructure & Real Estate: ICT, Roads & Rail, Public Transport, Logistics, Real Estate.
Topic: Investment opportunities available in infrastructure
Moderator: Dr Istvan Csuzi, GM – CT, UAE, City Transport
Keynote address: Mr. Bageya Waiswa, Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Works and Transport
Mr. Ahmed Abood Al Yafei, CEO, One Mobility
Mr. Frank Russo, ED, Kampala Capital City Authority
Mrs. Dorcas Okalany , Permanent Secretary, Ministry
of Lands, Housing & Urban Development
Mr. Gregory Mugabe, Chairman, Uganda Tea Association
Representative from Roads & Transport Authority
Trade and Tourism: Exports, Imports, Industries, Supply
Chains, Tourism and Hospitality.
Topics: Bolstering the supply chain
Enhancing tourism partnerships
Moderator: Mr. Shakeel Jaulim, Director, Mauritius Economic Development Board
Key note address: Mrs. Doreen Katusiime, Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife & Antiquities
Panelists
Dr. Elly Kamugisha, ED, Uganda Export Promotion Board
Olive Kigongo, President, Uganda Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Erik Nkezabahizi , Country Manager, Uganda Airlines
Mr. Khalid Al Ameri, CEO
Panel Discussion: Sharing Experience on investing in Uganda by UAE Companies in Uganda
Moderator: Amb. Santa Laker Kinyera , Head of International Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Uganda
Mr. Ashish Monopora, MD, Modern Group
Mr. Rajesh Ramesh, Manager, AMEA Power
Mr. Shamil Razack , Group Director, Metro Cement NCV
Eng. Mohamad Ali Alawiyeh, Director, Hailburg Group
Mr. Alkeshkumar Rajput, Reportage Properties
Lunch and Networking
G2B & B2B Meetings
Commissioning of the Uganda Business Centre in Dubai
Tourist attractions
Jinja, source of River Nile
AGENDA
SPEAKERS
Rt. Hon. Nabbanja Robinah
Prime Minister, Uganda
HE Zaake Kibedi
Embassy of Uganda in Abu Dhabi, UAE
HE Henry Mayega
Consulate of Uganda in Dubai, UAE
Ashish Monpara
Managing Director, Modern Group
Sajith PK
Group CEO & MD IBMC International
Rajesh Ramesh
AMEA Power
Hon John Mulimba
State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Uganda
Sheraton Grand, Dubai
MAP
SPEAKERS
SPONSORS, PARTNERS & EXHIBITORS
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