BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6aa472055cde0 DTSTART:20261028T050000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20261028T120000Z LOCATION:Dubai\, United Arab Emirates SUMMARY:7th Arab Competition Forum: Competition policy in the digital age: maintaining fairness and equality in the market CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Competition policy in the digital age: maintaining fairness and equality in the marketThe Arab Competition Forum was established in 2020 through a strategic partnership between the United Nations Economic and So cial Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA)\, UN Trade and Development (UN CTAD)\, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OE CD).Following six successful editions that laid the groundwork for regiona l legal frameworks\, the seventh edition shifts its focus toward the rapid digital transformation of Arab markets. Hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism of the United Arab Emirates\, this forum s erves as the premier venue for navigating the complexities of the digital economy.Purpose of the EventThe Seventh Arab Competition Forum\, themed “Competition policy in the digital age: maintaining fairness and equalit y in the market”\, aims to support Arab countries in navigating the comp lexities of the digital economy by:Promoting fair\, inclusive\, and sustai nable economic growth by strengthening the application of competition poli cy in digital and data-driven markets\, in line with the Sustainable Devel opment Goals (SDGs).Strengthening regional and international cooperation a mong competition authorities to address cross-border challenges arising fr om digital platforms\, data concentration\, and technology-driven market p ower.Enhancing digital competition policy and enforcement tools\, includin g the use of data\, algorithms\, and technological solutions\, to better d etect exclusionary conduct and unfair competitive practices.Facilitating t he exchange of best practices and policy experiences to ensure fair access \, interoperability\, and consumer welfare while maintaining competitive n eutrality and equality of opportunity.Through specialized sessions and exp ert-led dialogues\, the Forum will contribute to fostering a more transpar ent\, contestable\, and innovative digital marketplace in the Arab region - ensuring that the benefits of digital transformation are shared equitabl y across all member states.Target AudienceThe event is designed for a wide range of stakeholders including:Competition authorities and government ag encies from Arab countriesLegal and economic experts in competition law an d policyAcademics\, researchers\, and students in relevant fieldsInternati onal and regional organizationsFeatured SpeakersA distinguished lineup of high-level officials\, legal practitioners\, and global experts will headl ine the Forum\, including:H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri\, Minister of Eco nomy and Tourism\, United Arab EmiratesRania Al-Mashat\, Executive Secreta ry\, UN-ESCWAPedro Manuel Moreno\, Acting Secretary-General\, UNCTADBenoit Coeure\, Chair of the Competition Committee\, OECDWillard Mwemba\, Chief Executive Officer\, COMESA Competition and Consumer CommissionRegistration Online registration is mandatory for all those wishing to attend the Forum at: https://indico.un.org/event/1021967/Format of the meetingHybrid (Duba i\, United Arab Emirates and online) <\;h4 class="\;text-align-cent er\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/7th-arab-comp etition-forum-competition-policy-digital-age-maintaining-fairness-and-equa lity DTSTAMP:20260911T212629Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6aa472055ce28 DTSTART:20261029T050000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20261029T120000Z LOCATION:Dubai\, United Arab Emirates SUMMARY:7th Arab Competition Forum: Competition policy in the digital age: maintaining fairness and equality in the market CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Competition policy in the digital age: maintaining fairness and equality in the marketThe Arab Competition Forum was established in 2020 through a strategic partnership between the United Nations Economic and So cial Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA)\, UN Trade and Development (UN CTAD)\, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OE CD).Following six successful editions that laid the groundwork for regiona l legal frameworks\, the seventh edition shifts its focus toward the rapid digital transformation of Arab markets. Hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism of the United Arab Emirates\, this forum s erves as the premier venue for navigating the complexities of the digital economy.Purpose of the EventThe Seventh Arab Competition Forum\, themed “Competition policy in the digital age: maintaining fairness and equalit y in the market”\, aims to support Arab countries in navigating the comp lexities of the digital economy by:Promoting fair\, inclusive\, and sustai nable economic growth by strengthening the application of competition poli cy in digital and data-driven markets\, in line with the Sustainable Devel opment Goals (SDGs).Strengthening regional and international cooperation a mong competition authorities to address cross-border challenges arising fr om digital platforms\, data concentration\, and technology-driven market p ower.Enhancing digital competition policy and enforcement tools\, includin g the use of data\, algorithms\, and technological solutions\, to better d etect exclusionary conduct and unfair competitive practices.Facilitating t he exchange of best practices and policy experiences to ensure fair access \, interoperability\, and consumer welfare while maintaining competitive n eutrality and equality of opportunity.Through specialized sessions and exp ert-led dialogues\, the Forum will contribute to fostering a more transpar ent\, contestable\, and innovative digital marketplace in the Arab region - ensuring that the benefits of digital transformation are shared equitabl y across all member states.Target AudienceThe event is designed for a wide range of stakeholders including:Competition authorities and government ag encies from Arab countriesLegal and economic experts in competition law an d policyAcademics\, researchers\, and students in relevant fieldsInternati onal and regional organizationsFeatured SpeakersA distinguished lineup of high-level officials\, legal practitioners\, and global experts will headl ine the Forum\, including:H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri\, Minister of Eco nomy and Tourism\, United Arab EmiratesRania Al-Mashat\, Executive Secreta ry\, UN-ESCWAPedro Manuel Moreno\, Acting Secretary-General\, UNCTADBenoit Coeure\, Chair of the Competition Committee\, OECDWillard Mwemba\, Chief Executive Officer\, COMESA Competition and Consumer CommissionRegistration Online registration is mandatory for all those wishing to attend the Forum at: https://indico.un.org/event/1021967/Format of the meetingHybrid (Duba i\, United Arab Emirates and online) <\;h4 class="\;text-align-cent er\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/7th-arab-comp etition-forum-competition-policy-digital-age-maintaining-fairness-and-equa lity DTSTAMP:20260911T212629Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR