Global Investment and Trade Consolidation Centered in Gulf Cooperation Council Nations
The Lohana International Business Forum (LIBF) recently hosted the LIBF GCC Calling 2025 conference in Dubai, UAE, from April 13 to 16, 2025. This significant event brought together Lohana business leaders from around the world, with a focus on fostering collaborative networking and building powerful connections within the Lohana diaspora.
The conference, attended by over 1,000 business leaders and professionals from more than 37 countries, aimed to be a global business conclave that echoed the shared values and deep-rooted ties between the UAE and India. Key topics discussed included digital transformation, global supply chain shifts, and ethical leadership in emerging markets.
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, inaugurated the event at the Mövenpick Hotel in Dubai. He commended the Lohana community's longstanding contributions to trade, industry, and service, and praised the LIBF for fostering credible and innovative business ties. Sanjay Sudhir, Ambassador of India to the UAE, reinforced the enduring partnership between India and the Gulf region.
During the conference, Sheikh Nahyan urged attendees to use the forum as a springboard for strategic thinking and cross-border collaboration. He highlighted the UAE's commitment to sustainable development and innovation under the guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and commended Dubai's evolution into a global financial hub under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The LIBF GCC Calling 2025 served as both a networking and strategic platform for Lohana businesses globally, with a strong emphasis on community, education, and youth empowerment. The event was a resounding success, paving the way for the upcoming LIBF Expo 2026.
Although detailed specifics about the LIBF Expo 2026 were not available, it is expected to build further on the foundation laid by the 2025 conference. The Expo is anticipated to be a larger-scale event, continuing LIBF’s mission to promote Lohana businesses and foster global connections. The focus of the Expo will likely be on trade integration, investment, and sustainable development, with the aim of welcoming delegations from over 30 countries.
In conclusion, the LIBF GCC Calling 2025 and LIBF Expo 2026 represent exciting opportunities for Lohana entrepreneurs to expand their businesses and forge new connections within the global business community. By fostering collaborative networking, education, and youth development, these events aim to empower the Lohana community and position Lohana businesses within the GCC economic landscape.
- The Lohana International Business Forum (LIBF) GCC Calling 2025 conference, held in Dubai from April 13 to 16, 2025, was a platform for Lohana business leaders to collaborate and build powerful connections, focusing on fostering business, trade, and investment opportunities.
- The conference's discussions revolved around key industry topics such as digital transformation, global supply chain shifts, and ethical leadership in emerging markets, with a vision for sustainable development and innovation.
- The event was graced by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, who commended the Lohana community's history of contributions to trade, industry, and service, and encouraged attendees to strategically collaborate across borders.
- The LIBF GCC Calling 2025 served as a springboard for networking and strategic planning for Lohana businesses worldwide, with an emphasis on community, education, and youth empowerment, ultimately leading to the upcoming LIBF Expo 2026.
- The LIBF Expo 2026, anticipated as a larger-scale event, will continue LIBF’s mission to promote Lohana businesses and foster global connections, with a focus on trade integration, investment, and sustainable development, aiming to welcome delegations from over 30 countries.
- By hosting events such as the LIBF GCC Calling 2025 and LIBF Expo 2026, the Lohana community is positioning its businesses within the GCC economic landscape, fostering collaboration, leadership, and transformation in the global industry and finance arena.
