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3. WELCOME NOTE
Global Trade Development Week 7.0:
‘The Global Future of AEO, Customs & Trade’
Introduction by H.E. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE
Minister of Economy
The UAE Ministry of Economy is glad to be the patron of Global Trade Development
Week for another year running. We are honoured to welcome so many esteemed
leaders from both the public and private sectors to this year’s forum and exhibition.
The theme for GTDW 2016 is‘The Global Future of AEO, Customs &Trade’. As the host
of this event, the UAE endorses the vision of the event to provide a vital platform for
business leaders and government authorities to discuss key opportunities for
diversifying and deepening economic partnerships.
Governments worldwide are working to create an enabling environment for the
private sector that allows them to grow their businesses by improving their
competitive position so they can expand through trade, and improve their
attractiveness to investments. The UAE Ministry of Economy keenly supports Global
Trade Development Week for presenting a forum where global business leaders can
harness promising economic, trade, business and investment opportunities to raise
bilateral cooperation to new heights.
Trade facilitation needs an integrated approach because it requires the combined
effort and efficiency of a number of government agencies as well as private parties
and individuals. So, I am pleased to note that GTDW 7.0 has among other thematic
subjects, discussions on collaboration between trade facilitation stakeholders and
the utilisation of free trade agreements, which as we know, directly impacts the
establishment of strong economic and trade relationships in various ways.
GTDW is now established as a major international forum committed to increasing
knowledge and dialogue between government and private sector trade leaders –
and helping us find innovative new ways of taking the global economy to new
heights. Thank you for attending.
H.E. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori
Minister of Economy, United Arab Emirates
Global Trade Development Week 7.0:
‘The Global Future of AEO, Customs & Trade’
Introduction by H.E. Ali Mohammed Soubih Alkaabi,
Chairman, Federal Customs Authority (FCA), UAE
As the lead strategic partner for the GTDW 7.0, the Federal Customs Authority (FCA)
of UAE welcomes international customs agencies, governments and private sector
trade leaders to the 7th Edition of GTDW which will focus on the theme of “The
Global Future of AEO, Customs & Trade”.
Following the efforts made by theWorld Customs Organization (WCO) to harmonise
and facilitate trade in a safe environment across the globe and in line with the
provisions of the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement, the UAE,
being the first Arab country to ratify the Agreement, is keen on implementing the
provisions of the agreement, such as the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)
programme.
The aim is to establish strategic partnerships with businesses to ensure security of
the international supply chain and facilitate global trade through the UAE as a
preferred partner. AEO certified businesses will enjoy advantages and incentives
with regards to their operations in UAE which will assist and grow trade.
Through the mandate of FCA, 2016 will see unprecedented national developments,
which include the implementation of TFA provisions across the UAE. GTDW 7.0
comes at an opportune time to develop strategic partnerships and collaborations
between nations and the private sector which can enhance Customs’ role in global
supply chain security. On behalf of the Federal Customs Authority of UAE, I hope you
will have a productive and successful 3 days at GTDW 7.0.
Thank you.
H.E. Ali Mohammed Bin Soubih AlKaabi
Chairman of Federal Customs Authority (FCA), UAE
H.E. SULTAN BIN SAEED AL MANSOORI,
Minister,
MINISTRY OF ECONOMY, UAE
H.E. ALI MOHAMMED SOUBIH ALKAABI,
Chairman,
FEDERAL CUSTOMS AUTHORITY (FCA), UAE
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5. WELCOME TO GLOBAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT WEEK 7.0
31st
October – 2nd
November 2016 | Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, UAE
It is a great privilege and honor to welcome you to Dubai, UAE, for The 7th Edition of Global Trade Development Week.
We are delighted to hold this major global trade forum under the continued Patronage of His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of
Economy, UAE, and with our lead partner UAE Federal Customs Authority under His Excellency Ali Mohammed Bin Soubih AlKaabi, Chairman of Federal
Customs Authority. We also give special thanks to our private sector partners KGH Border Services who have supported the development of this year’s
programme.
This year’s theme: ‘The Global Future of AEO, Customs and Trade’ supports and compliments the UAE’s implementation of the World Customs
Organizations Authorised Economic Operator Programme across government and private sector entities across the country. The AEO programme is a
federal programme that connects the UAE with the rest of the world in terms of trade and customs – recognizing traders as trusted operators and
providing exclusive international benefits. The AEO programme is set to establish strategic partnerships with other AEO programmes around the world
through Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) and compliments the UAE’s position as a leading location for global trade and the efforts of the UAE
trade related entities to drive this major new initiative.
The UAE’s successful implementation of the AEO programme has been recognized by the WCO as setting the UAE at the vanguard of countries heading
toward full and successful implementation of the WCO’s SAFE Framework of Standards to nurture safer and more transparent supply chains for a
healthier global trade
Now in our 7th Edition Global Trade Development Week has firmly become regarded as a must attend meeting on the international calendar for trade
development leaders from the public and private sector. This year we are delighted to welcome an outstanding speaker faculty of global leaders who
will share insights through the interactive 2 day summit programme, exhibition and specialized day of workshops by WCO, UNODC and KGH. We also
welcome our international delegations representing leading trade organizations from around the world to share in this year’s programme, exhibition,
networking and workshops to truly drive international cooperation and understanding for the growth of global trade development.
As the owner and organizer of Global Trade Development Week we thank you for your continued participation and support. Our sincerest gratitude
also goes to our Patron and lead partners from Ministry of Economy, Federal Customs Authority UAE and KGH. We thank all the speakers and panelists
for devoting their time to participate and support in this year’s edition. We give special thanks to our lead sponsors, exhibitors, endorsers, media, trade
and institutional partners who have contributed to the amazing success of this year’s edition.
We invite all of our exhibitors and supporters to partner with future GTDW editions to continue to engage with our audience of leading global
government and business leaders to drive international business expansion and trade development through capacity building, networking, dialogue
and exhibition through Global Trade Development Week 2017.
Warmest Regards
Andrew Keable & Michelle Wong
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6. ADMISSION AND PROHIBITIONS
Admission
Admission to the conference and exhibition is for conference delegates, speakers and trade visitors only.
The exhibition is open from
31 October 2016 8am – 5pm
1 November 2016 8am – 5pm
The conference is open from
31 October 2016 8am – 5pm
1 November 2016 8am – 5pm
2 November 2016 8am -5pm
*Conference on 2nd
November 2016 will take place on Level 7, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Catering and Refreshments
Godolphin Ballroom, Foyer Area
Prohibitions
The Event Organiser reserves the right to order the expulsion of any person whose conduct in their opinion
render this course of action necessary. Canvassing for orders by unauthorised person is prohibited and will
necessitate expulsion. No handbills or placards may be affixed to any part of the building or site areas. No material
printed or otherwise, may be distributed in any apart of the site without express permission of the Event Organiser.
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Exhibition Floor Plan 7
Speakers & Panellists 8
Day 1 Programme 9
Day 2 Programme 10
Day 3 Programme 11
Keynote Speaker Profiles 12
Speaker Profiles 13-18
Sponsors & Exhibitors Corporate Profiles 19-23
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8. GTDW 7.0 OFFICIAL SPEAKER FACULTY
SPEAKERS & PANELISTS
ALEJANDRO AROLA GARCIA,
Executive President,
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF AEO
ABDESSALAM M. OBEIDAT
Transport and Logistics Manager
AQABA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
IAN MUNRO,
Advisor of Law Enforcement,
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND
CRIME (UNODC)
MAZEN ABU ALGHANAM,
Business Development Manager,
WEBB FONTAINE GROUP
SAMER SHOUKRY,
Trade Compliance Director Europe,
Middle East & Africa,
DELL
H.E. SULTAN BIN SAEED AL MANSOORI,
Minister,
MINISTRY OF ECONOMY, UAE
H.E. ALI MOHAMMED SOUBIH ALKAABI,
Chairman,
FEDERAL CUSTOMS AUTHORITY (FCA),
UAE
JOAKIM REITER,
Deputy Secretary General,
UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON
TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT (UNCTAD)
ANTONIS KASTRISSIANAKIS,
Director Security, Safety, Trade Facilitation,
Rules of Origin and International
Cooperation, Directorate-General for
Taxation and Customs Union,
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
SAMY ZAYANI,
Vice Executive Director Sales,
WEBB FONTAINE GROUP
SAUD AL NOWAIS,
Commercial Counselor,
UAE EMBASSY TRADE & COMMERCIAL
OFFICE, USA
SULTAN AHMED DARWISH,
Director of Trade Negotiations and WTO,
MINISTRY OF ECONOMY, UAE
SUNG HEUN HA,
Director of International Business and
Cooperation,
KOREA TRADE NETWORK (KTNET)
TADATSUGU TONI MATSUDAIRA,
Director for Regional Cooperation,
CUSTOMS AND TARIFF BUREAU, JAPAN
MINISTRY OF FINANCE (JAPAN CUSTOMS)
SUOUD AL AGROOBI,
Director, International Relations,
FEDERAL CUSTOMS AUTHORITY (FCA), UAE
XIANGHAO WU,
General Manager, System Solution Division,
NUCTECH
MINNA HERRANEN,
Head of Trade Management IMEA,
NOKIA
DR. MOHAMMAD SHOAIB HAI,
Director of Procurement,
MAJID AL FUTTAIM VENTURES
NADIA ABDUL AZIZ,
President,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FREIGHT
AND LOGISTICS (NAFL)
NORMAN SCHENK,
Chairman Customs and Trade Facilitation,
INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE (ICC)
OLIVIER TSALPATOUROS,
VP European Affairs- Director of Aviation
Security and Customs,
GEOPOST/DPDGROUP
PAULINA MBALA ELAGO,
Executive Secretary,
SOUTHERN AFRICAN CUSTOMS UNION
(SACU)
RANI WEHBE,
Senior Advisor of Middle East and North Africa,
INTERNATIONAL ROAD TRANSPORT UNION
(IRU)
RUBISEL VELAZQUEZ LUGO,
Director of International Trade Rules,
MINISTRY OF ECONOMY, MEXICO
JALAL BENHAYOUN,
General Manager,
PORTNET S.A. NATIONAL SINGLE
WINDOW OF FOREIGN TRADE OF
MOROCCO
JAMES LOCKETT,
Vice President Market Access &
Trade Facilitation,
HUAWEI
JONATHAN KOH,
Senior Director,
CRIMSONLOGIC
KWON YONGSUK,
President,
KOREA TRADE-INVESTMENT PROMOTION
AGENCY
LARS KARLSSON,
President,
KGH BORDER SERVICES
LINDA GEDDES,
First Assistant Secretary, Traveller, Customs
and Industry Policy,
DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION AND
BORDER PROTECTION, AUSTRALIA
MAHMOOD AL BASTAKI,
Chief Executive Officer,
DUBAI TRADE
ASHRAF ALI MAHATE,
Head, Export Market Intelligence,
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DUBAI
BILAL AL SABOUNI,
Chief Executive Officer,
AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL OF DUBAI
& NORTHERN EMIRATES
DICKSONS C. KATESHUMBWA,
Commissioner Customs,
UGANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY CUSTOMS
DEPARTMENT
GLENDA ABADINES,
Trade Compliance Director – Middle East
and Asia Pacific Region,
BAKER HUGHES EHO LTD
GLENN MACKENZIE-FRAZER,
IBI Country Director, Chief of Party,
USAID-BANGLADESH TRADE
FACILITATION ACTIVITY
ASHA MENON,
Senior Technical Officer Trade Facilitation,
WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION (WCO)
Official Patron & Keynote
Minister Welcome Address
Official Lead Partner &
Keynote Address
Keynote Address Keynote Address
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MIKE PASIC,
Business Manager, Tax & Accounting,
THOMSON REUTERS
HUDA BELHOUL,
Director of Operations & Customs Control,
FEDERAL CUSTOMS AUTHORITY (FCA), UAE
H.E. AHMAD BIN LAHEJ,
Chief Executive Officer, Customs Affairs Division,
FEDERAL CUSTOMS AUTHORITY (FCA), UAE

9. Day 1: Monday, 31st
October 2016
GTDW Registration & Welcome Networking Reception
Organiser’s Opening Remarks
ANDREW KEABLE, Founder & CEO, KW GROUP
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
LARS KARLSSON, President, KGH BORDER SERVICES
GTDW MINISTER & TRADE LEADERS PLENARY
KEYNOTE PATRON WELCOME ADDRESS:
H.E. SULTAN BIN SAEED AL MANSOORI, Minister, MINISTRY OF ECONOMY, UAE
KEYNOTE LEAD PARTNER WELCOME ADDRESS:
H.E. ALI MOHAMMED SOUBIH ALKAABI, Chairman, FEDERAL CUSTOMS AUTHORITY (FCA), UAE
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
JOAKIM REITER, Deputy Secretary General, UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT (UNCTAD)
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
ANTONIS KASTRISSIANAKIS, Director Security, Safety, Trade Facilitation, Rules of Origin and International Cooperation, Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union,
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Interactive Panel Discussion 1
LEADERS ROUNDTABLE: Developing Strategic Collaborations between Trade Facilitation Stakeholders to Create an Efficient Trade Environment
Moderator:
H.E. AHMAD BIN LAHEJ, Chief Executive Officer, Customs Affairs Division, FEDERAL CUSTOMS AUTHORITY (FCA), UAE
Panellists:
• ANTONIS KASTRISSIANAKIS, Director Security, Safety, Trade Facilitation, Rules of Origin And International Cooperation, Directorate-General For Taxation and Customs Union,
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
• JOAKIM REITER, Deputy Secretary General, UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT (UNCTAD)
• MAHMOOD AL BASTAKI, Chief Executive Officer, DUBAI TRADE
• SAUD AL NOWAIS, Commercial Counselor, UAE EMBASSY TRADE & COMMERCIAL OFFICE, USA
Morning Refreshments & Networking
Interactive Panel Discussion 2
LEADERS ROUNDTABLE: Manifesting the AEO System as a Global Standard of Security and Efficiency
Moderator:
ASHA MENON, Senior Technical Officer Trade Facilitation, WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION (WCO)
Panellists:
• ALEJANDRO AROLA GARCIA, Executive President, INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF AEO
• LARS KARLSSON, President, KGH BORDER SERVICES
• LINDA GEDDES, First Assistant Secretary, Traveller, Customs and Industry Policy, DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION AND BORDER PROTECTION, AUSTRALIA
• SAMER SHOUKRY, Trade Compliance Director Europe, Middle East & Africa, DELL
Corporate Presentation by NUCTECH
XIANGHAO WU, General Manager, Systems Solution Division, NUCTECH
Networking Lunch
Interactive Panel Discussion 3
Encouraging the Use of Single Window Trade Facilitation and Cooperation between Governmental Departments to Harmonise Trade
Moderator:
GLENN MACKENZIE-FRAZER, IBI Country Director, Chief of Party, USAID-BANGLADESH TRADE FACILITATION ACTIVITY
Panellists:
• DR. IGOR EGOROV, Director Supply Chain Management Middle East & Africa, FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES
• JALAL BENHAYOUN, General Manager, PORTNET S.A. NATIONAL SINGLE WINDOW OF FOREIGN TRADE OF MOROCCO
• JONATHAN KOH, Senior Director, CRIMSONLOGIC
• SAMY ZAYANI, Vice Executive Director Sales, WEBB FONTAINE GROUP
Corporate Presentation by CRIMSONLOGIC
JONATHAN KOH, Senior Director, CRIMSONLOGIC
Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
Interactive Panel Discussion 4
AEO Mutual Recognition Agreement: A New Direction for Trade Facilitations?
Moderator:
NORM SCHENK, Chairman Customs and Trade Facilitation, INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (ICC)
Panellists:
• ASHA MENON, Senior Technical Officer Trade Facilitation, WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION (WCO)
• MINNA HERRANEN, Head of Regional Trade Management, IMEA, NOKIA
• PAULINA MBALA ELAGO, Executive Secretary, SOUTHERN AFRICAN CUSTOMS UNION (SACU)
• RANI WEHBE, Senior Advisor of Middle East and North Africa, INTERNATIONAL ROAD TRANSPORT UNION (IRU)
Chairman’s Closing Remarks Day 1
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10. Day 2: Tuesday, 1st
November 2016
GTDW Registration & Welcome Networking Reception
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
JAMES LOCKETT, Vice President Market Access & Trade Facilitation, HUAWEI
Interactive Panel Discussion 5
Stimulating Economic Growth by Investing in Enhanced Security of Trade Corridors
Moderator:
NADIA ABDUL AZIZ, President, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS (NAFL)
Panellists:
• HUDA BELHOUL, Director of Operations & Customs Control, FEDERAL CUSTOMS AUTHORITY (FCA), UAE
• IAN MUNRO, Advisor of Law Enforcement, UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME (UNODC)
• XIANGHAO WU, General Manager, Systems Solution Division, NUCTECH
Morning Refreshments & Networking
Corporate Presentation by WEBB FONTAINE
MAZEN ABU ALGHANAM, Business Development Manager, WEBB FONTAINE GROUP
Interactive Panel Discussion 6
Utilising Free Trade Agreement to Establish Strong Economic & Trade Relationship
Moderator:
DR. ASHRAF ALI MAHATE, Head of Export Market Intelligence, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DUBAI (DED)
Panellists:
• ABDESSALAM M. OBEIDAT, Transport and Logistics Manager, AQABA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (ADC), JORDAN
• BILAL AL SABOUNI, Chief Executive Officer, AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL OF DUBAI & NORTHERN EMIRATES
• GLENDA ABADINES, Trade Compliance Director – Middle East and Asia Pacific Region, BAKER HUGHES EHO LTD
• RUBISEL VELAZQUEZ LUGO, Director of International Trade Rules, MINISTRY OF ECONOMY, MEXICO
• SULTAN AHMED DARWISH, Director of Trade Negotiations and WTO, MINISTRY OF ECONOMY, UAE
Corporate Presentation by ASEZA
PETER MARJI, Division Head; Marketing & Promotion – Investment Directorate, AQABA SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE AUTHORITY (ASEZA)
Networking Lunch
Interactive Panel Discussion 7
Fostering the Use of Mobile E-Commerce and Digital Customs to Improve Trade Facilitation
Moderator:
JAMES LOCKETT, Vice President Market Access & Trade Facilitation, HUAWEI
Panellists:
• ASHA MENON, Senior Technical Officer Trade Facilitation, WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION (WCO)
• DICKSONS C. KATESHUMBWA, Commissioner Customs, UGANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT
• KWON YONGSUK, President, KOREA TRADE-INVESTMENT PROMOTION AGENCY
• LARS KARLSSON, President, KGH BORDER SERVICES
• SUNG HEUN HA, Director of International Business and Cooperation, KOREA TRADE NETWORK
Corporate Presentation by Thomson Reuters
MIKE PASIC, Business Manager, Tax & Accounting, THOMSON REUTERS
Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
Interactive Panel Discussion 8
Discussing Opportunities, Trends & Challenges in Customs & Trade Facilitation in The Next 5 Years
Moderator:
OLIVIER TSALPATOUROS, VP European Affairs- Director of Aviation Security and Customs, GEOPOST/DPDGROUP
Panellists:
• DR. MOHAMMAD SHOAIB HAI, Director of Procurement, MAJID AL FUTTAIM VENTURES
• NORM SCHENK, Chairman Customs and Trade Facilitation, INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (ICC)
• SUOUD AL AGROOBI, Director, International Relations, FEDERAL CUSTOMS AUTHORITY (FCA), UAE
• TADATSUGU TONI MATSUDAIRA, Director for Regional Cooperation, Customs and Tariff Bureau, JAPAN MINISTRY OF FINANCE (JAPAN CUSTOMS)
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks Day 2
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11. GTDW Registration & Welcome Networking Reception
Workshop 2
Trade Partnership
• What does Trade Partnership or Customs Business Partnership
means to the WCO and its Members
• What are the tools/instruments/initiatives on Trade Partnership
• How can you be part of the partnership?
• How does it assist in the WTO TFA implementation?
• Listen to live experiences from a WCO Member (Uganda Customs)
and private sector (HUAWEI) who is part of the WCO
• Private Sector Consultative Group (PSCG)
• ASHA MENON, Senior Technical Officer Trade Facilitation, WORLD
CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION (WCO)
• DICKSONS C. KATESHUMBWA, Commissioner Customs, UGANDA
REVENUE AUTHORITY CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT
• JAMES LOCKETT, Vice President Market Access & Trade Facilitation,
HUAWEI
• TADATSUGU TONI MATSUDAIRA, Director for Regional
Cooperation, CUSTOMS AND TARIFF BUREAU, JAPAN MINISTRY
OF FINANCE (JAPAN CUSTOMS)
Workshop 3
Container Control Programme (CCP)
• Identifying the challenges and threats to the security of
international trade supply chain
• Developing inter-agency Port Control Units (PCUs)
• Exploring risk analysis techniques
• Developing strategies for integrated border management
IAN MUNRO, Advisor for Law Enforcement, UNITED
NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME (UNODC)
Morning Resfreshments & Networking
Networking Lunch
Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
Workshop Resumes Workshop Ends
GTDW 7.0 Official Programme Closes
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Workshop 1
Essentials of creating an effective AEO Programme
The academic foundation for AEO
• The academic foundation for AEO • The theory of Compliance Management
• The essentials for AEO success • The trends in the world of AEO
• The content of a new generation of AEO programmes • Future developments in the area of AEO
• The AEO benefits that counts • Why AEO is the future of Customs and Trade
LARS KARLSSON, President, KGH BORDER SERVICES
Workshop Resumes
Our match making service will facilitate meeting introductions ahead of GTDW to ensure that you make the most of
your participation. This is valid for registered participants only and includes a real time concierge support for
meeting requests. Details available to registered participants only.
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Day 3: Wednesday, 2nd
November 2016
GTDW Best Practice Master Classes

12. KEYNOTE PROFILES
The UAE Ministry of Economy is glad to be the patron of Global Trade Development
for another year running. We are honored to welcome so many esteemed
leaders from business and government from over 100 countries to this year’s
forum and exhibition. The theme for GTDW 2016 is ‘Taking Customs into the
Future’.
As the host of this event, the UAE encourages global trade leaders to be guided
by the principles of innovation as an engine for growth in
trade and economic development.
GTDW is now established as a major global forum committed to increasing
knowledge and dialogue between the government and private sector trade
leaders – and helping us with innovative ways of
taking the global economy to new heights.
Thank you for attending.
Following the efforts made by the World Customs Organization (WCO) to
harmonise and facilitate trade in a safe environment across the globe and in
line with the provisions of the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation
Agreement, the UAE, being the first Arab country to ratify the Agreement, is
keen on implementing the provisions of the agreement, such as the Authorised
Economic Operator (AEO) programme.
The aim is to establish strategic partnerships with businesses to ensure security
of the international supply chain and facilitate global trade through the UAE as
a preferred partner. AEO certified businesses will enjoy advantages and
incentives with regards to their operations in UAE which will assist and grow
trade.
The UAE is finalising the AEO pilot programme,which is expected to launch by
the end of the year.
H.E. SULTAN BIN SAEED AL MANSOORI,
Minister,
MINISTRY OF ECONOMY, UAE
H.E. ALI MOHAMMED SOUBIH ALKAABI,
Chairman,
FEDERAL CUSTOMS AUTHORITY (FCA), UAE
OFFICIAL PATRON OFFICIAL LEAD PARTNER
KEYNOTE ADDRESS KEYNOTE ADDRESS
JOAKIM REITER, is the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
Conference on Trade and Development. Immediately prior to joining UNCTAD
in April 2015, Mr. Reiter served as a Deputy Director General with the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs of Sweden. From 2011 to 2014, Mr. Reiter held the position of
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sweden to the WTO in Switzerland.
From 2008 to 2011, he served as Minister Counsellor and Head of the Trade
Section at the Representation of Sweden to the European Union in Belgium.
Prior to his role at the European Union Directorate General for Trade in the
European Commission from 2004 to 2008, he also held positions with the
Swedish National Board of Trade, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the
Ministry of Industry. He is a graduate of Lund University and the London School
of Economics.
ANTONIS KASTRISSIANAKIS is the Director for Security, Safety, Trade Facilitation,
Rules of Origin and International Cooperation within the European Commission
Directorate-General Taxation and Customs Union. He is responsible for the EU
customs policy with regard to security and the enforcement of product safety
rules and intellectual property rights, as well as to rules of origin and smooth
trade flows. He coordinates the customs aspects in EU external and trade
relations and in international organisations such as the World Customs
Organisation and the World Trade Organisation. He joined the European
Commission in 1981 and, prior to his current job, held several positions of
responsibility in different policy departments.
JOAKIM REITER,
Deputy Secretary General,
UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON TRADE AND
DEVELOPMENT (UNCTAD)
ANTONIS KASTRISSIANAKIS,
Director Security, Safety, Trade Facilitation, Rules of Origin
and International Cooperation, Directorate-General for
Taxation and Customs Union,
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
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13. SPEAKER PROFILES
ALEJANDRO AROLA studied law at the University of Barcelona with previous studies in Collège du Léman in Geneva, Switzerland. He
is the president of Arola, Aduanas y Consignaciones SL and of Hitsein GESCON & ASSOCIATES SL, a Company of the Arola Group, which
specialized in advising and managing excise. He was also the consultant for ICC and a lecturer in Pompeu University of Barcelona
(Spain) teaching in the Master related with Customs International Business, specializing in Latin America, Europe and Asia. Chaired
since it’s creation in 2009 the Association of Certified Customs Representatives AEO (ARACOEA) and he is Vice President of the Official
College of Customs Agents in Barcelona since November 2010. President since it’s founding in 2015, the International Federation of
AEO (IFAEO) is a worldwide organization and headquartered in Brussels.
ABDESSALAM M. OBEIDAT, after 15 years’ experience at ASEZA “Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority” with a wide
experience as a technical expert in customs, trade facilitation, transport and logistics which landed him late 2015 to become a
transport & logistics manager at ADC Aqaba Development Corporation the main developer of ASEZ where his main scope
includes managing the BOT contract of ports and logistics, consulting and designing new projects, implementing new projects
to enhance the trade and transport supply chain, he was involved in launching the new customs house in ASEZ which was
smoothly operated with a direct impact on containers dwell time by 30% reduction. He is currently overseeing the installment
of a scanning platform for all imported containers. His duties within the Jordanian trade and transport facilitation committee
since 2008 had an impactful role in improving Jordan’s rank in the Logistics Performance Index from 112 in 2012 to 67 in 2016.
ASHA MENON, Malaysian by nationality, joined the Royal Malaysian Customs (RMC) Service in the year 1990 and have worked
in various capacities in the Malaysian Customs Administration. From March till October 2016,Asha was the Acting Deputy
Director for the Procedures and Facilitation sub-directorate. Her portfolio covers: issues relating to security and facilitation such
as the SAFE Framework of Standards (SAFE); several national and international initiatives concerning trade facilitation including
the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation; Aviation Security issues mainly on Air Cargo Security; Authorised Economic Operator
(AEO) and Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA); Scanning/technology matters (NII); Customs-Business Partnershipand many
programmes including certain International Organizations and main organizer of the Global AEO Conference and the
ICAO-WCO Joint Conferences.
DR. ASHRAF ALI MAHATE has actively been involved in researching and providing consultancy in the areas of economics,
banking, and finance for over 22 years in the UAE and previously in the UK. Currently, Dr. Mahate is the Head of Export Market
Intelligence at the Dubai Exports and also the Vice Chair of the Economic Policy Committee with the Dubai Economic Department. Dr.
Mahate is an advisor to the SME sector and a judge for the SME Stars of Business Award. Dr. Mahate is a regular contributor to
various business magazines and newspapers as well as having written a number of journal articles, chapters in books and edited
books in the areas of economics, finance and banking. He has also presented papers at major international conferences. Dr.
Mahate has been a past director of a number of companies including a venture capital firm and a private equity fund.
BILAL B. SABOUNI is an active and respected member of the local and international business community. Based in Dubai for over
17 years, Bilal has managed teams from Africa to Asia, with a special focus on the Gulf and wider Middle East.Today, Bilal leads the US
Chamber of Commerce’s affiliate office in Dubai (the American Business Council) as Chief Executive Officer, having previously held
leadership positions on the organization’s Board of Directors since 2006. Bilal is engaged in organized efforts to advocate on US
Public Policy issues regularly, consulting with American and Middle Eastern governments on issues of importance to overseas
American citizens and corporations.Bilal earned his Bachelor’s degree in IT from the American University in Dubai and gained his
Master’s degree in International Business from the University of Melbourne’s executive education graduate program and U21Global.
DICKSONS C. KATESHUMBWA is currently the Commissioner of Customs at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), a Senior
Management position that oversees the division responsible for Post Clearance Audit Function and the Authorized Economic
Operator (AEO) program. He is also a steering committee member of theWorld Customs Organization (WCO) – East African Community
(EAC) Project that is undertaking trade facilitation initiatives in the EAC Region including the Regional AEO Program. He is also a
Fellow and a Leadership and Management Development facilitator and trainer, where he has facilitated a WCO Fellowship in Brussels
as well as several leadership development programs at the URA involving middle level managers and supervisors.
GLENDA ABADINES has worked for Baker Hughes since May 2008. Prior to this, she worked with Ernst and Young Singapore as a
Senior Manager for Customs and International Trade Services and her consultancy activities extended not only to customs
compliance but US and Asia Pacific export controls compliance. She has worked as well with various US multinational companies such
as Microsoft, Dell Computers and Seagate Technology. She has vast experience in establishing and implementing export and import
compliance programs, performing compliance audits and risk assessments as well as conducting export control training to sales,
marketing, human resource, operations, supply chain and logistics in these companies. In addition to trade compliance, she has
extensive knowledge and experience on the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) with specific focus on sales, logistics and supply
chain activities.
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14. GLENN MACKENZIE-FRAZER is a seasoned international consultant who has 17+ years’ experience in an international
environment, (over 6 years with USAID programs), and a further 12+ years as a commissioned officer in Her Majesty’s Customs
& Excise in the United Kingdom. He has worked in many countries and managed complex multi-disciplined reform projects. The
majority of his work has been with long-term programs as he is committed to implementation and developing sustainable
results. Glenn is a highly experienced practitioner in the field of Trade Facilitation activities, which include, Post Clearance Audit,
Authorised Economic Operators, Single Window initiatives, Business Process Re-engineering, Private Sector Outreach,
Automation and WCO, WTO regulations.
H.E. AHMAD BIN LAHEJ has over 23 years of experience in Customs. He started as an inspection officer and have moved to
various positions in his career including the Director of Customer Management, Director of Air Cargo Management, Director of
Jabal Ali Port and Free zone Customs as well as the Director of Passenger Operations Management in Dubai Customs before
joining the Federal Customs Authority (FCA) in 2016 as the Customs Sector Executive Director. In his new role, he will contribute
in implementing the FCA’s new mandate under its new law utilizing his vast experience in customs operations.
HUDA HAMID BELHOUL currently serves as the Director of Operation and Customs Control Department and Chief Innovation
Officer in the Federal Customs Authority. Her credentials in Information Systems and extensive background in Customs has led her
to head various Customs intelligence and security committees, evaluate and analyzes Customs risk on a Federal level and works on
implementing Customs security strategic plans within the UAE. Mrs. Belhoul’s experience allows her to demonstrate her analytical
capacity in the field of risk management, while exhibiting her innovative skills to develop strategies related to the Customs
administrations within the UAE.
IAN MUNRO is a New Zealander who joined the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in January 1999, taking up the position
as the programmes’ Law Enforcement Advisor. In this post he provides advice and technical guidance to the UNODC counter
narcotics and organized crime programmes, to Member State Governments and to their respective law enforcement agencies and
judiciaries.Mr Munro has held the position of Chief of the Anti-organised Crime Law Enforcement Unit of UNODC where he oversaw
the delivery of technical assistance to Member States and the UN programme covering drug law enforcement, anti money
laundering and combatting cross-border organised crime. In his current position, Mr Munro is a Senior Law Enforcement Advisor for
UNODC, based at Headquarters with responsibilities for technical support to the law enforcement and organised crime
programmes.
JALAL BENHAYOUN graduated from Mohammadia School of Engineers and Al Akhawayn University Jalal Benhayoun
began his career in 2004 at Groupement pour un Système Interbancaire Marocain de Télécompensation « GSIMT » as a
project manager before occupying the position of IT and Operations Manager. He then joined in 2011 Fenie Brossette
subsidiary of SOMED group as Supply Chain Director. In may 2014 he was appointed General Manager of PORTNET S.A «
National Single Window for Foreign Trade » function that leads him to work in close contact with public and private
operators in order to improve & facilitate international trade.
JAMES LOCKETT has over thirty years’experience in international trade and customs law and policy. He has lived and worked
in Europe, North America and Asia In 2013, he moved to Shenzhen, China to take his present position with Huawei. James
recently was appointed to the World Economic Forum Global Advisory Council on Trade and Investment. He is listed in the
International Who’s Who of Trade and Customs Lawyers. James was educated in both the U.S. and the UK. He is a Visiting Lecturer
in two Masters in trade law programs in conjunction with the World Trade Institute. He has been a conference speaker at legal
and professional conferences since the mid-1980s, presenting nearly 200 speeches in over 30 countries.
JONATHAN KOH heads the product development team in Global eTrade Service (GeTS), (a subsidiary of CrimsonLogic) which oversees
its portfolio of trade products including Single Window, Customs Management, Port Community, Global Electronic Trade Services
and Strategic Brokerage Services. Jonathan has over 20 years of experience in international trade and supply chain management,
and had served both public and private sector sectors. One of his specialties is electronic cross border trade transactions. Jonathan
had also serves on the International Advisory Committee for the United Nations Network of Experts for Paperless Trade in Asia and
the Pacific (UNNeXT).
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15. KWON YONGSUK is the regional president of the MENA head office of Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, also known
as “KOTRA”, which is a state funded trade and investment promotion organization of the Republic of Korea. KOTRA MENA head
office overseas 15 trade centers in the MENA region among 128 trade centers worldwide. Prior to being appointed to his
current post, Mr. Kwon had served as the director general of Korea Trade Center Qingdao (China), Korea Trade Center Riyadh
(Saudi Arabia), Korea Trade Center Kiev (Ukraine), and as the deputy director of Korea Trade Center San Francisco (U.S.A.). Mr.
Kwon, a graduate of Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, Korea, currently plays an important role in supporting the overseas
expansion of Korean companies as well as paving the way to new export markets in the MENA region.
LARS KARLSSON is President of KGH Border Services, Vice President of the KGH Group and is one of the most well-known customs
leaders and trade facilitation experts in the world and he has an extensive background in Customs and international trade policy. He
served as the first elected Director for Capacity Building of theWorld Customs Organization (WCO) 2005-2010. Previously Lars Karlsson
was the Deputy Director General of Swedish Customs. Lars Karlsson is the architect behind the 1st AEO programme in the world, the
Stairway Concept, originator of the Swedish Customs Future Center for innovations and trend analysis and pioneer models like
Paperless Customs, Singel Window and One-Stop-Shop In 2001 Lars Karlsson received Her Royal Highness the Swedish Crown
Princess’Gothia Prize for the best innovation of the year. In 2003 Lars Karlsson became Swedish Manager of the Year.
LINDA GEDDES is the First Assistant Secretary for Traveller, Customs and Industry Policy Division in the Department of
Immigration and Border Protection. She is responsible for leading the development and delivery of policy and strategy for the
movement of people and goods across Australia’s border as well as engaging with key industry stakeholders. A key priority for
the Division is improving trade and traveller facilitation through Australian Trusted Trader and the Future Integrated Traveller
programme. Ms Geddes joined the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service in December 2013, where she performed
a number of roles across intelligence, corporate and policy areas. Prior to joining Customs, Ms Geddes was the Assistant
Secretary for Cyber Policy and Crisis Management in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet where she was responsible
for providing advice on cyber policy and crisis management matters to the Prime Minister and led the development of cyber
security policy across government. Ms Geddes has also worked in the Office of National Assessments, Defence Intelligence, the
Australian Defence Force and the National Library of Australia. Ms Geddes holds a Masters of Public Policy.
MAHMOOD AL BASTAKI is an expert in e-commerce solutions, Al Bastaki served as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Dubai
World Corporate Departments before taking up his current position as the CEO of Dubai Trade, the premier trade facilitation
entity. He was appointed as an Advisor for the Dubai Expo 2020 bid team. A Member of The UAE National Committee of World
Trade Organisation, and a Chairman of Customs & Trade Facilitation Commission - International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) –
UAE Chapter. Al Bastaki is also the Advisory Board Member in the “National Association of Freight and Logistics - NAFL”, and a
Member of the External Advisory Council at the University of Wollongong.
MAZEN ABU ALGHANAM is the newly appointed Business Development Manager for Webb Fontaine Group, based in Dubai,
UAE. His wide experience in Customs procedures and trade regulations landed him the leading role in United States Agency
for International Development (USAID) Jordan, where his main scope includes managing reforms for facilitating trade and customs
administration with the government. Mr. Mazen was involved in many impactful projects which include supporting Jordan Customs
in the WCO accreditation of the Jordan Customs Training Center as WCO Regional Training Center in MENA Region and improved
Jordan’s rank in the World Bank Doing Business, Trade Across Borders Indicator from 77 in 2011 to 50 in 2016 report.
MIKE PASIC has been with Thomson Reuters for 7 years having held various management positions in Turkey, Australia and
most recently Dubai, UAE. Mike comes from a Software Engineering Background and is fluent in English, Turkish and South
Slavic Languages.
MINNA HERRANEN is a Finnish National Regional Compliance Officer of Nokia. In this role, she leads Middle East, Africa and
India regional teams of Global Trade Management, which are responsible of proactively identifying, evaluating, mitigating and
reporting on trade risks across regional corporate units. Minna has the Executive MBA degree from the Hult International
Business School in Dubai. With over 25 years of experience in supply chain management and logistics, including 17 years in
telecommunication network infrastructure-building operations. Since last year she has been working with Country Senior
Officers to build and establishes regional trade compliance representative’s network and community in Middle East, Africa and
India.
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16. SINGAPORE
Global Trade &
Supply Chain Security
13-14 November 2017
DR. MOHAMMAD SHOAIB HAI, Majid Al Futtaim Fashion’s Director of Supply Chain & Logistics, holds a Doctorate in Business
Management – Logistics and has more than 15 years of combined experience in the various areas of Supply Chain Management.
He has worked with international freight forwarding and 3PL companies during which he spearheaded the restructuring of
DANZAS AEI, TNT Express and UPS SCS. Under his leadership, the Majid Al Futtaim Fashion Supply Chain & Logistics Depart-
ment became ISO-certified as well as a profit-center, two significant firsts for a company in the Middle East. Additionally, he holds
certifications in CSCM, CTLP, is a Certified Professional Engineer by the Gulf Engineering Federation, a PME and is a Six Sigma
Green Belt.
NADIA ABDUL AZIZ is the current President for National Association for Freight and Logistics UAE. Provided her extensive
experience in logistics and business development, she joined UNASCO – a national freight forwarding company based in the
UAE – working with international agents and clients. She steadfastly worked her way up to managing director over the past 12
years and is also now a major shareholder in the company she works for. Her tedious work essence drives her to participate in
many forums, global and regional. She also works closely with charity bodies such as the Al Noor Centre for Children with
Special Needs (ANSCO).
NORMAN SCHENK is the Chairman of Customs and Trade Facilitation, at International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). He is also the
Vice President, Global Customs Policy & Public Affairs, UPS. Norman has over thirty five years of experience in the customs industry.
In his current position, he is responsible for shaping global customs policy and border strategies to facilitate the smooth flow of
shipments across international borders. He also works directly with customs agencies implementing modernized solutions and
serves on the WCO Private Sector Consultative Group (PSCG). He also currently serves on Advisory Committees to the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and U.S. Department of State. Norman Schenk
graduated from Widener University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and is a licensed customs broker.
OLIVIERTSALPATOUROS is Vice President European Affairs and Aviation Security and Customs Director at Geopost (DPD group). He
is responsible of discussing and shaping the regulatory environment and policies for Geopost regarding all subject linked to
Security, Customs, Trade, Transport and Embargo. He discuss with the EU commission and International Organizations (such as Word
Custom Organization, World Trade Organization, Universal Postal Union, IATA, etc…) but also with all the authorities (Regulator,
Government) where Geopost held a subsidiary. Before that, Olivier had several position at the Headquarters of La Poste Group.(Coor-
dinating big project at the Cabinet of the DG, Negotiator of EI Liberalization Directive; Head of competition and regulation
Department). He is working now in the transport, logistics and global exchange since more than 16 years.
PAULINA MBALA ELAGO, a Namibian national, assumed her duties on 1 April 2014. Prior to this appointment, Ms Elago was serving
as Country Director for Tanzania, for Trade Mark East Africa (TMEA), where she was responsible for designing, managing and
implementation of the TMEA Tanzania`s multi-million dollars country programme designed to support implementation of East
African Community (EAC) regional integration frameworks, improving intra-regional trade and trade competitiveness through
improved trade facilitation, streamlined procedures and infrastructure development. She has also served as Deputy Chief of Party for
the Southern Africa Global Competitiveness Hub in Gaborone, Botswana, Economic Adviser at the Commonwealth Secretariat in
London and as Chief Trade Negotiator for the Government of Namibia. Ms Elago has over twenty years of professional experience in
International Trade, primarily trade policy, regional integration, trade facilitation, investment environment reforms, trade related
capacity building and trade related infrastructure development.
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SPEAKER PROFILES
Cargo | Risk | Technology | Security | Logistics
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17. PETER MARJI is currently Division Head; Business Development & Marketing of Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA).
Peter holds a BA in Hospitality & Hotels Management from the Applied Science University from Amman, Jordan and a MA in
Marketing Management from the Swiss Management University, Switzerland.
RANI WEHBE is the Senior Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa region at the IRU. Since the 1949, the IRU has been helping
public and private sector institutions to facilitate trade and improve road transportation through the implementation of key UN
convention, notably TIR . Mr. Wehbe and the IRU closely work with the Ministries of Transport and Communications, Customs
Authorities, international and regional organizations, and private sector associations to provide capacity building and technical
assistance for the design, implementation, and management of systems and solutions to improve road safety, training, cross border
transportation, and customs modernization. Rani is a seasoned professional with commercial acumen adept at initiating and
managing complex projects and initiatives in international trade, transportation, logistics, and supply chain management with a vast
experience in the Middle East and North Africa.
RUBISEL VELAZQUEZ LUGO is Director of International Trade Rules in the Vice ministry of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Economy
in Mexico. He is responsible for the negotiations of Free Trade Agreements (FTA) on non-tariff measures such as Sanitary and
Phytosanitary Measures and Competition Policy issues. Additionally, he is in charge of the administration of the FTAs currently in
force on those areas, and to ensure the proper fulfilment of Mexico’commitments under such FTAs and the World Trade Organization
(WTO). A key priority for Mr. Velázquez is to serve as a linkage between the WTO and all relevant competent authorities and
stakeholders in Mexico. During the last years, he has been part of Mexico’s negotiators in trade agreements such as Pacific Alliance,
Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP), the FTA with Panama, as well as in the update of the Mexico-Cuba Agreement.
SAMER SHOUKRY is an international trade & logistics professional with 25+ years of hands-on expertise and global experience. Prior
to his current role as EMEA Trade Compliance Director at Dell, Samer led Honeywell covering MEA, Turkey & Central Asia. Before that,
Samer held the corporate position of International Trade /Customs Compliance Leader at General Electric (GE), covering Middle East,
Africa & Turkey. Before that, for 2 years, he was a customs advisor to the Ministry of Finance in Egypt for Customs reforms and held
top managerial positions at internationals freight forwarding companies for 10 years.
SAMY ZAYANI had been working for several years within the United Nations working for the ASYCUDA project, during which
he actively participated to the development of the ASYCUDAWorld customs system as a Technical Coordinator, and then led
the implementation of the system in several countries, including Côte d'Ivoire. Mr. Zayani joined the headquarter of Webb
Fontaine in Geneva in 2012 and he currently holds the position of Vice Executive Director of the Sales department. On a
personal note, Samy was born in Geneva, holds a Swiss and a Tunisian passport and he is married.
SAUD AL NOWAIS is the Commercial Counselor for the United Arab Emirates to the United States of America, took office in July
2009. Since then, Mr. Al Nowais has focused on strengthening the bilateral trade relationship between the US and the UAE, assisting
both countries in identifying mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities. Previously, Mr. Al Nowais held a managerial
position at the Executive Affairs Authority of Abu Dhabi (EAA) in the Economic Department. Mr. Al Nowais worked on energy-related
projects and programs, such as oil and gas initiatives, alternative sources of energy and most recently the UAE’s nuclear program. He
also worked on environmental and social issues in tandem with industry representatives to affect positive change throughout the
country.
SULTAN AHMED DARWISH is the Director of Trade Negotiations & World Trade Organization Dept. Ministry of Economy
(MINISTRY OF FOREIGN TRADE). He represents Ministry as a UAE director of negotiation in Free Trade Agreements with in the
GCC and participates in negotiation with other countries and communities. He also represents UAE in meetings related to
World Trade Organization and other issues. His responsibility includes providing presentations and all kind of information to
our stake holders regarding the economy, investments in UAE, World Trade Organization (WTO) and Free Trade Agreement that
UAE sign and negotiate. Prior to this, he was the Director of International Relation Department FEDERAL CUSTOMS AUTHORITY
UAE.
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18. SUOUD AL AGROOBI currently serves as the Director of International Relations in the Federal Customs Authority since its
inception in 2003 , where he worked in various department overseeing the work of customs in the UAE and the GCC Customs
Union. He graduate from the Government Executive Leadership Program run by the Prime Minister’s Office ,where he was able
to further develop his leadership skills in order to benefit the UAE Government. He Been chosen from the Prime Minister's
Office for the position of Executive Director of happiness in the Federal Customs Authority Besides his duties as Director of
International Relations Department in 2016.
SUNG HEUN HA, Director of International Cooperation at Korea Trade Network (KTNET). In KTNET, he is in charge of planning
and development of cross-border paperless trade services and implementation of Single Window and other e-Government
system project in overseas on the basis of Korea’s national paperless trade platform development experience. In this capacity,
he has initiated several cross-border public and private partnership programs for cross-border paperless trade among Asian
countries including Pan Asian e-Commerce Alliance and world first cross-border electronic certificate of origin exchange
project between Republic of Korea and Taiwan province of China. Between 2011 and 2012, He served at the UNESCAP as an
Economic Affairs Officer at Trade and Investment Division. Currently, he is actively participating in UNNExT activities especially
as an Advisory member for SMEs.
TADATSUGU TONI MATSUDAIRA is Director for Regional Cooperation, Japan Customs. He is responsible for international/
regional Customs cooperation matters, particularly in APEC and Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) as well as TICAD (International
Conference for Africa Development). He has 28 years experience in customs, notably international customs cooperation, trade
facilitation and capacity building. He has profound working experience in international organizations, notably the OECD, the
WCO, and the World Bank. He holds Post-graduate Diploma on Development Economics from University of Warwick in UK and
Bachelor on Information Technology from Keio University in Japan.
XIANG HAO WU is the general manager of System Solution Division of NUCTECH. For the last 10+ years, he has been researching &
developing the Customs IT systems. As the backbone of technical expert team, besides making great contributions on the Customs
IT systems, he has also involved in the“Golden Customs project”on phase I and II work.
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The UAE Ministry of Economy’s Vision is to create a competitive
knowledge-based economy by developing national competencies.
Its Mission is to enact and update legislations that regulate and
encourage economic activities environment; develop national
industries and exports; provide services and encourage investments;
streamline the small and medium-size enterprises sector (SME);
protect consumer rights and intellectual property, and diversify the
business activities led by national cadres through creativity and
global standards to create a knowledge -based economy that ensures
balanced and sustainable growth in the UAE. It exists on the Values of
transparency, respect of rights, commitment to excellence,
teamwork, and innovation.
As part of its competencies, the Ministry of Economy carries out
preparation of the project of the General Development plan of the
state, identifies its stages and annual divisions and all matters associated
with it such as projects, legislation and proposals. These are aligned
to the general strategic plan of the state and the studies it makes,
besides the programmes and information presented by the various
ministries.
www.economy.gov.ae
The FCA was established by the Federal Decree Law no. (1) of 2003 G
issued by H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan on establishment of
the Federal Customs Authority (FCA).
According to the Decree Law no. (1) of 2003 G, the FCA is responsible
for the customs affairs. It draws the customs policy in cooperation
with customs departments, prepare standardized legislation to
regulate the customs work, supervise the execution of the legislation
by the customs departments and the related governmental authorities
and protect the country from smuggling and fraud in cooperation
and coordination with the relevant authorities.
The Federal Customs Authority of the United Arab Emirates works to
consolidate, develop and improve customs policies, legislations and
systems within the UAE, while also supervising their implementation
by the local Customs Administrations. The FCA aims to provide a
secure business environment within the UAE, by protecting the
country from smuggling and fraud through working hand in hand
with the relevant authorities. Furthermore, the FCA represents the
UAE, and its respective customs’ administrations, in the international
sphere by strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations.
www.customs.ae
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transport logistics. ASEZ is regulated by ASEZA, which is responsible for managing, regulating & mandating ASEZ.
The Zone encompasses an area of 375 Km2 as a duty-free, low tax multi-sectoral development zone, encompassing the total Jordanian coastline
(27 km), the sea-ports of Jordan, an international airport, & the historical city of Aqaba, offers global investment opportunities in an excellent business
environment such as tourism & recreational services, professional services & multi-modal logistics, value-addedindustries & light manufacturing
Benefits of Doing Business in the ASEZ for Registered Enterprises:
• Duty-free import of goods from the national customs territory and overseas (except automobiles)
• 5% income tax on net profit generated from activities inside the ASEZ or outside Jordan except for banking, insurance and land transport services.
• Exemption form sales tax on final consumption of goods and services, except for 7% sales tax limited to the final consumption of selected
(1) goods and (3) services.
• Exemption from social service tax
• Exemption from annual land and building taxes on utilized property
• Exemption from taxes on distribution of dividends and profits on activities in the ASEZ and outside Jordan.
• Ability to penetrate existing/new markets in a preferential manner through:
- (Free trade access to the EU, US, Singapore and most Arab Countries)
- Jordan is WTO member
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21. EXHIBITORS
The premier trade facilitation entity offers integrated e-Services
from various trade and logistics service providers in Dubai including
DP World, Dubai Customs, and Economic Zones World, under a
single window.
Dubai Trade Portal offers a single window to over 120,000 registered
companies, providing more than 800 online services available 24/7,
designed around customer needs and targeted at trade facilitation
and customer satisfaction. It provides key information on trade
processes, procedures and access to e-tutorials, training manuals
and reference documents.
Dubai Trade is driven by its vision "To Enable Seamless Trade” and its
mission to make trade Easier, Faster and to Create Value for all
Stakeholders through Impactful use of technology and Continuous
improvement of business processes.
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Agility is one of the world’s leading providers of integrated logistics. It is
a publicly traded company with more than $4.3 billion in revenue and
more than 22,000 employees in over 500 offices across 100 countries.
Agility Abu Dhabi provides solutions to some of the region’s largest Oil
and Gas development projects as well as specialized logistics to the
agriculture, chemicals, defense and healthcare sectors. We operate a
375,000 sqm logistics park that includes 200,000 sqm open yard storage
space in the industrial heart of Abu Dhabi and a fleet of trucks for
overland transport of containerized, noncontainerized, heavyweight
and oversized cargo.
BRONZE SPONSORS
LANYARD SPONSOR
Webb Fontaine Group FZ-LLC is a company headquartered in Dubai,
U.A.E. with worldwide presence through its subsidiaries and branch
offices in Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa. The company specializes
in the development of Information Systems to support Trade Facilitation
and propel Customs Modernization.
Webb Fontaine uses the most advanced technology and is
recognized worldwide for the quality of its systems. Webb Fontaine
provides a comprehensive suite of e-Government software products,
including a Trade Single Window platform and Customs Management
System called TradeWorldmanager®, which offers a complete and
integrated solution for Customs administrations, regulatory government
agencies and all economic operators. Webb Fontaine also covers the
domains of goods Classification and Valuation as well as the inspection
of Oil & Gas; the company is also active in the domains of
telecommunications, and government infrastructure refurbishment
services via its global network of offices and subsidiaries.
Thomson Reuters is the world’s leading source of news and information
for professional markets. Our customers rely on us to deliver the
intelligence, technology and expertise they need to find trusted
answers. The business has operated in more than 100 countries for more
than 100 years. Thomson Reuters shares are listed on the Toronto and
New York Stock Exchanges (symbol: TRI). For more information, visit
www.thomsonreuters.com.
INEXTO is a Swiss company offering cost effective solutions to secure
global supply chains. Our commercially proven technology is
present on over 50 Bio items annually and allows clients to track
uniquely secured and serialized products both within and across
borders; increasing trust, transparency, safety and ethics in trade
flows.
INEXTO SuiteTM
is an innovative software package that is compliant
with internationally recognized open standards (e.g.: GS1, ISO),
thereby supporting interoperability and scalability across diverse
industries.
We offer cutting edge brand security, authentication, serialization,
and full Track & Trace solutions for both public and private sectors
and across multiple industries, including food, beverage, pharma,
tobacco, industrial, electronics and luxury goods.

22. IRU is the world’s road transport organisation, promoting economic
growth, prosperity and safety through the sustainable mobility of
people and goods. Founded in 1948, IRU has members and activities
in more than 100 countries. IRU conceived TIR, the world’s only
universal customs transit system, in 1949, and manages the system
to this day.
EXHIBITORS
IPM allows brands operational data to be communicated directly to
Customs officers, facilitating the identification of counterfeit goods. IPM
is a Real-time communication hub between the private sector and
Customs officers on the ground whose work is characterized by two
important factors: time and speed; as it also facilitates identification of
counterfeit goods through integration of security solutions.
For more than 130 years, companies around the world have depended
on Intertek to ensure the quality and safety of their products, processes
and systems.
We go beyond testing, inspecting and certifying products; we help
customers improve performance, gain efficiencies in manufacturing and
logistics, overcome market constraints, and reduce risk. We’ve earned a
reputation for helping our customers increase the value of their
products, gain competitive advantage, and develop trusted brands.
Through our services we help our clients to minimize the adverse health
and environmental impact of their products and processes for the
benefit of society as a whole.
Intertek is the industry leader with over 38,000 people in 1,000 locations
in over 100 countries. Whether your business is local or global, we can
ensure your products meet quality, health, environmental, safety, and
social accountability standards for virtually any market around the
world. We hold extensive global accreditations, recognitions, and
agreements,andourknowledgeofandexpertiseinovercomingregulatory,
market, and supply chain hurdles is unrivaled.
MIC Customs Solutions is the worldwide leading provider of global
customs and trade compliance software solutions ensuring efficient
customs processes and compliance within the legal frameworks of 48+
countries on six continents.
Our 700+ multinational clients achieved tremendous cost savings and
transparency in the customs supply chain through integrating and
automating customs and trade compliance processes.
MIC is the number one global customs and trade compliance
software provider in the automotive industry reflecting its over 28
years’ experience exclusively in this sector, and is strongly growing in
other industry sectors as well. MIC’s software products are offered as
On-Premise or as Software-as-a-Service Solution (SaaS).
For further information please visit www.mic-cust.com or contact us via
sales@mic-cust.com.
Pakistan Customs is the nation’s premier agency tasked with
safeguarding its economic security by facilitating legitimate international
trade in compliance with national legislation and international
conventions and protocols. It functions within the domain of Federal
Board of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, and exercises primary responsibility
for collection of import revenues and protecting society from
harmful imports that are deemed to be damaging to public health
and morality. With its optimized paperless revenue management
system, agile workforce and effective administration, Pakistan
Customs aims to establish a balance between trade facilitation and
enforcement based on its core values i.e. integrity, efficiency and
courtesy. By developing e-linkages amongst Government departments
and other stakeholders and focusing on multi-agency cooperation,
Customs stands as a public sector organization with the largest
electronic footprint. To protect the economy, contribute to Government
revenues and to facilitate trade remain our core commitments.
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PARTNERS
LEAD STRATEGIC PARTNER
BRONZE SPONSORS
OFFICIAL ORGANISER & OWNER
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS
EXHIBITORS
LEAD PARTNEROFFICIAL PATRON
SILVER SPONSORS
MEDIA PARTNERS
Lanyard Sponsor

24. Upcoming Events in 2017
ORGANISED BY
www.kwconfex.com
JAKARTA
LONDON
SINGAPORE
Global Halal Trade,
Manufacturing & Logistics
27 -28 February 2017
Global Halal Trade,
Manufacturing & Logistics
25 – 26 September 2017
Global Trade &
Supply Chain Security
13-14 November 2017
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