Arab Competition Forum held in Dubai to discuss regional economic policy
What happened
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia and the Competition Department of the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economy and Tourism organized the seventh Arab Competition Forum in Dubai, running from October 28 to October 29, 2026. The event partnered with UNCTAD, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission. The forum gathered competition authorities, academics, and experts to discuss competition policy enforcement in the Arab region.
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Why it matters
The forum brings together key regional and international bodies to discuss competition policy. These discussions influence the regulatory environment and market structures within the Arab region, which is critical for trade and business operations.
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Who's involved
- United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western AsiaOrganized the forum and brought together regional competition authorities
- DubaiLocation of the forum and host of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism
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The entities involved
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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
United Nations Commission for economic cooperation among its member states
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Dubai
most populous city in the United Arab Emirates and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai
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- Sky Gold and Diamonds, operating from Dubai, is targeting the substantial GCC gold jewellery market through relationships with Malabar and Joyalukkas.
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