United Arab Emirates

This event explores the potential of new technologies, IT applications, and related innovations for inclusive and sustainable trade in the Arab region. The panel of experts will show how tech-based innovative training tools can improve knowledge and skills and support entrepreneurship among women and youth. The creation of a wide range of new high value adding jobs can contribute to addressing both high youth unemployment and the social barriers women face in the region. Entrepreneurs and students are invited to get actively involved in the session.

The event is organized by ITC

The International Trade Centre is profiling small businesses at EXPO 2020 in Dubai through a series of hybrid events hosted at the United Nations Hub.

The events will focus on the contribution entrepreneurs bring to the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and will be held from 28 February until 7 March.

We will welcome participants in person and online – all events will be broadcast live.

For more information, please visit: https://www.intracen.org/events/EXPO-2020/

This dialogue with a celebrity sports person from the Arab region will focus on the role of sports in creating opportunities for young men and women, including from remote regions, on and off the field. The talk will be followed by a sports demonstration.

This event is organized by ITC and United World.

A collection of visual human stories featuring inspirational entrepreneurs from ITC projects in developing countries across on show at the UN Hub, Opportunities Pavilion. The photos will showcase how small businesses contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The International Trade Centre and its partners work towards the achievement of SDG 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17.

Africa’s push for regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area creates new opportunities for businesses across the continent and beyond. If African businesses, especially those led by women and young entrepreneurs, are enabled to take advantage of these opportunities, economies can be transformed. Through the One Trade Africa programme, the International Trade Centre and its partners promote innovation and business linkages that help make trade happen within and with Africa. This event will show how.