Under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, Dubai to host second edition of WORLDEF forum in February - Dubai Commercity
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Under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, Dubai to host second edition of WORLDEF forum in February
Government of Dubai Media Office – 18 January 2026: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), Dubai CommerCity, the region’s first-of-its-kind free zone dedicated to the digital commerce sector, will host ‘WORLDEF Dubai 2026,’ the second edition of the global forum aimed at advancing the digital commerce sector and cross-border e-commerce, from 12 to 14 February.
The forum, organised by Dubai CommerCity in cooperation with WORLDEF, the international platform dedicated to enabling companies, entrepreneurs, and investors operating in the cross border e-commerce and digital commerce domain, besides helping government entities and digital solution providers to grow internationally, aims to generate business opportunities, enhance cooperation and partnerships, exchange expertise, and explore the latest trends in the digital commerce sector, thereby expanding the horizons of global trade and supporting the growth of a sustainable digital economy. Dubai CommerCity is a joint venture between DIEZ and Wasl Properties.
Her Excellency Amna Lootah, Director General of Dubai CommerCity and Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ), said: “Hosting the WORLDEF Dubai 2026 forum reflects Dubai CommerCity’s commitment to supporting the global digital commerce ecosystem and strengthening Dubai’s position as a global leader in trade and digital commerce. The expected growth in the number of participants and countries embodies the scale of international confidence in Dubai’s investment environment and advanced infrastructure.”
She added: “The forum serves as a strategic catalyst for strengthening international partnerships and opening new horizons for companies. It also supports the goals of sustainable economic growth, in line with the emirate’s vision for the future, and contributes to enabling companies to expand globally and benefit from the growing opportunities within the digital commerce ecosystem.”
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