Agenda

1st Day

Theme 1: " Financing SME "
Focus on the regional sources of financing for SME for the promotion of regional trade and expansion, its availability and procurement strategies.

Topics

• SME Access to Financing : What are the available offers.
• How SMEs can get access to growth finance and make the most of their investment to fund future business.
• Role of Government in Enabling more SME-Friendly Environment.
• SME Innovation and the global financial crisis.
• Opportunities and Challenges that SMEs face in this regard
• Building and Sustaining SMEs Competitiveness Advantages

Theme 2: Investing and Doing Business in the UAE

Topics

• Why UAE is a great environment for start-up organizations looking for vibrant trading and economic zone.
• Step-by-step guidance to getting started.
• What are the long-term benefits of establishing business here?
• Business Opportunities in Banking, Information & Communication Technology, Engineering, Building & Construction, Health and Commercial Services
• Successful Experience in Doing Business in Dubai and UAE

2nd Day

Theme 3: World Market Opportunities
With the updates on the policies and market trends of world markets, SMEs could explore new business opportunities.

Topics

• New Direction of the Pakistan market
• India – The new power house
• The Evolving Opportunities available in Malaysia & Indonesia
• Other emerging countries

Theme 4: Growth and Development of SMEs
Growing economic globalization means competitive challenges and threats that SMEs may not be able to withstand without improving quality, cost competitiveness and management skills; we will study the key issues relating to SMEs on sustaining competitiveness.

Topics

• Global Best Practice for SMEs
• Building and Sustaining SMEs Competitiveness Advantages
• Explore Business Opportunities via Internet and Information Technology
• Clustering and SME’s Growth