Politics of the United Arab Emirates

Senior Leaders from Government, Academia, and industry to Unite at Cybertech's First-Ever New York City Event

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Monday, September 27, 2021

"We are delighted that there has been such an enthusiastic response to our New York event and that it will quickly join the suite of successful events we produce around the world."

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  • "We are delighted that there has been such an enthusiastic response to our New York event and that it will quickly join the suite of successful events we produce around the world."
  • This speaker and topic line-up for the first-ever New York City event includes:
    Former Director of the CIA and former commander of coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, General.
  • Rachel Loeb, President & CEO of New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), will be speaking about the Cyber industry in the NYC, innovation ecosystem, and talent and workforce development.
  • Registration is limited to preserve an atmosphere conducive for networking; qualified cyber professionals are encouraged to reserve their space today.

Abu Dhabi Wins Bid to Host United Nations Industrial Development Organization General Conference in 2019

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Sunday, December 9, 2018

Abu Dhabi has officially been selected to host the 2019 United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) General Conference (GC), the organisation's supreme policy-making organ which convenes every two years.

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  • Abu Dhabi has officially been selected to host the 2019 United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) General Conference (GC), the organisation's supreme policy-making organ which convenes every two years.
  • UNIDO Director General LI Yong said: "We highly appreciate the generous offer of the Government of the United Arab Emirates to host the eighteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in Abu Dhabi.
  • The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has been instrumental in the UAE's efforts to drive industrial development, with the Department of Economic Development - Abu Dhabi (DED) having shaped the Emirate's Industrial Strategy 2011-2015.
  • "Collaboration is key to achieving our vision, and we are honoured that Abu Dhabi was chosen to host the UNIDO General Conference in 2019.