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Dubai Business Events (DBE) has been confirmed as the destination partner for the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Conference 2018 in Dubai.
Set to be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the four-day conference from May 6 to 9 will see some of the world's leading business names address topics concerning artificial intelligence, cyber security and business disruption. The theme of the event will be 'Connecting the World Through Innovation'.
DBE, the city's official convention bureau and part of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, enjoyed its most successful year to date in 2017 with a record 212 bids and proposals and an economic impact of AED 715 million. Dubai's bids and proposals secured in 2017 marked an increase of 64 per cent over the previous year, further cementing the Emirate's leading position as a global business events destination.
Issam Kazim, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, said: "Business events are an important part of the tourism strategy in Dubai, bringing in delegates from around the world and often exposing the city to a new audience. They also play a crucial role in developing Dubai's status as a knowledge hub and providing a launchpad for the growth of key sectors and professions.
"Dubai Business Events worked closely with the UAE Internal Auditors Association to bid and plan for this conference, and we look forward to welcoming delegates and ensuring the event leaves a strong legacy both for the city, the profession, and the IIA. Driven by the leadership and support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, we will continue to work with organisations such as IIA to attract major business events to fuel further growth and develop talent and expertise in key sectors for the UAE economy."
The event, held at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, will be the first edition of the IIA International Conference to be held in the MENA region. An estimated 3,000 auditing professionals from more than 100 countries are expected to attend the 70 sessions.
VIP speakers will include HE Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy, and Mohamed Alabbar, chairman of Emaar Properties.
Other high profile speakers include Abdullah al-Rowais, Chief Audit Executive, Etihad Etisalat Co. (Mobily); Claudia Olsson, Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum; and the 'youngest A.I. scientist in the world' Tanmay Bakshi.
The international conference will focus on the key areas of auditing from best practice to the major challenges facing both public and private sectors, as well as raising awareness about the importance of internal auditing to help organisations achieve their objectives.
Attendees will have access to a number of educational sessions on current and emerging issues and trends, ranging from business sustainability, information security, and governance to risk, fraud, and corruption. It will also present industry best practices in addressing common challenges, as well as knowledge-sharing opportunities.
For more information about the IIA's 2018 International Conference, please visithttps://ic.globaliia.org/program
To register for the event, go to https://ic.globaliia.org/Pages/register.aspx
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