Solomon to visit the United Arab Emirates and Qatar

Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Evan Solomon (Toronto Centre, Ont.) will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Oct. 13-14. Contact sofia.ouslis@ised-isde.gc.ca.

Champagne to announce next step toward net-zero concrete

Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) will take part in the “Buildings and construction for sustainable cities” event at COP28 in Dubai, where he will announce a new initiative that will help Canada move toward net-zero concrete by 2050. Contact audrey.champoux@ised-isde.gc.ca.

Governor General to visit the Middle East

As part of their visit to the Middle East from March 17-23, Governor General Mary Simon and her husband Whit Fraser will attend Expo 2020 Dubai to deliver remarks as the guest of honour at the Canada National Day Ceremony. Details online.

Governor General to visit the Middle East

As part of their visit to the Middle East from March 17-23, Governor General Mary Simon and her husband Whit Fraser will visit Canadian University Dubai and the Sharjah House of Wisdom. Details online.

Minister Ng to visit Dubai

Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development Mary Ng (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) will visit Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates from March 16-20. She will meet with government and business leaders, and take part in Expo 2020. Call 613-612-0482.

Summit on the Global Agenda

The Summit on the Global Agenda is the world’s largest global brainstorming event, bringing together the most relevant thought leaders of the World Economic Forum’s Network of Global Agenda Councils. Comprised of more than 80 groups of experts from business, academia, government and civil society, the councils advance knowledge and jointly explore critical issues shaping the global, … Read more

World Energy Forum 2012

World Energy Forum 2012 will be held. This international energy conference will seek to chart a roadmap for a sustainable energy system that can benefit all nations. The event will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. More information is available online.