WORLD CEO FORUM OCTOBER 2018 QE2, DUBAI, UAE WHERE THE WORLD S MOST INFLUENTIAL BUSINESS LEADERS UNITE 2018 FORUM INFORMATION

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1 WORLD CEO FORUM OCTOBER 2018 QE2, DUBAI, UAE WHERE THE WORLD S MOST INFLUENTIAL BUSINESS LEADERS UNITE 2018 FORUM INFORMATION

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3 WHAT IS THE CEO FORUM? The World CEO Forum is a gathering of the most influential business leaders invited from all over the world with a key focus on networking, facilitating business and of course having fun. Meet industry innovators, thought leaders and internationally recognised CEOs of over 50 leading organisations of the region as emerging trends are predicted, best practices are explained and some of the biggest case studies are shared. It s your hub for all the latest news and trends from people with real-life experience and knowledge, as well as a series of interviews with leaders from various industries. Covering everything from Expo 2020 and its numerous business opportunities, to international business trends and more, captivating presentations will provide actionable takeaways to enhance your business. WHY ATTEND? Network profile / business details / areas of interests Profile matching program capabilities Information on upcoming events programs Create new business and investment opportunities Opportunity for mergers, acquisitions and business growth funding with key business people in one targeted area Meet senior government officials Meet prominent local and regional business men and women Official access to new products and services through our CEO Clubs Worldwide partners Private roundtable discussions and dinners Information and insights on new international developments and projects Freezone business set up the World CEO Forum offers a turnkey proposition for your company set up, complete with bank account and all documentation, all offered in an attractive tax-free environment

4 A B O U T T H E Q E 2 In 2018, the prestigious World CEO Forum will take place in Dubai, onboard the legendary QE2 cruise liner. The occasion will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the QE2 and 40 Years of the CEO Clubs Worldwide

5 The QE2, which was launched 50 years ago, was a British "style icon" that became one of the most famous liners in the world. More than 30,000 people lined the streets of Clydebank on 20 September 1967 as the Queen and Prince Philip made their way to the launch at John Brown's shipyard. The QE2 had its fittings stripped out and three helicopter pads built. The lounges were turned into dormitories and the liner carried more than 3,000 troops to the South Atlantic.

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7 WORLD CEO FORUM* 21ST - 24TH OCTOBER 2018 W H E R E T H E W O R L D O F B U S I N E S S M E E T S DAY 1 - ARRIVAL RECEPTION Welcome cocktail the QE2 Yacht Club DAY 2 - BUSINESS PROGRAM ( DAY 1 ) 8.30am 9.30am : 9.45am: 10.00am: 10:15am: 10:30am: 10:45am: 11:15am: 11:30am: 12:00am 1:00pm: 2:00pm: Breakfast Forum - Q Theatre: Sponsored by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry Welcome address: James Magee, Global Event Management Group/Global CEO Clubs Director introduces Joe Mancuso, JP Li, Hari and Ijaz. Opening presentation: Hamad Buamin: Director General Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry Presentation from representative of DP World Expo 2020 presents 2020 vision Keynote presentation Sponsored coffee break and networking/interviews Presentation: China Chamber of Commerce Presentation: Highlighting China s business opportunities Connecting the World of Business - Global CEO Clubs panel discussion Sponsored lunch, networking and interviews Keynote presentation Special guest presentation Presentation: CEO Clubs - Beyond Trump, how the CEO s will make the world great again! *For full details of speakers and latest updates, please register on our website. Only attendees will have full access to the ect to change.

8 DAY 2 (CONTINUED) CEO debate/q&a and networking Coaches pick up The World CEO Forum Gala Dinner DAY 3 - BUSINESS PROGRAM (DAY 2) 8.30am 10. 0am 11.00am 11:30am 12:00am 1:00pm 2:00pm 2.15pm - 3:15pm 3:30pm - 5:30pm 7:00pm - 11:00pm Breakfast Forum - Sponsored by PCFC Networking program & closed door pre-arranged meetings Technology and innovations keynote Special guest presentation Business success stories and deal signing ceremony Sponsored lunch Special guest presentation Roundtable discussions and CEO interview series Burj Khalifa / sightseeing International cuisine from around the The Yacht Club, QE2 DAY am pm 12.15pm pm 12.30pm- 1.30pm 1.30pm onwards Sponsored breakfast, breakout sessions and private meetings Closing presentation for The World CEO Forum and details on the next event Lunch Leisure and recreational activities T ERMS & CONDI T I ONS For full Terms & Conditions please visit:

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10 I N T H E S P O T L I G H T C H I N A H I G H L I G H T I N G C H I N A The CEO Clubs Worldwide hosts events all over the world in order to connect senior management and business owners with new and exciting investment opportunities. Working closely with worldwide embassies and governmental countries, giving our members a insight into culture and local business practices. In October 2018, Dubai will hos st country themed event for the CEO Clubs Worldwide. China will be the focus country for this event, with CEO Clubs Worldwide Chairman, J P Li attending with a host of the mos ss men and women in China today. Promoting worldwide business relations and foreign investment, these internationally focused events will also give our members a taste of local culture through arts, music, food and local traditions.

11 I N T E R N AT I O N A L O P P O R T U N I T I E S I N A F L O U R I S H I N G M I D D L E E A S T M A R K E T P L A C E Dubai's transformation from a fishing village into a high-tech metropolis within just a few decades has been astounding. Today it leads the way for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and stands out as the premier business and communications hub for the region, as well as a gateway to the Middle East and North Africa. Oil plays a far less prominent role in Dubai than it used to. From a peak of 410,000 barrels/day in 1991, production has fallen back to between 50,000 and 70,000 barrels/day, and now accounts for just four per cent of GDP. Reserves are likely to be exhausted within the next twenty years. With this in mind, more than a decade ago Dubai made the decision to diversify its economy through trade, tourism and property development. Now known as the "shopping capital of the Middle East", Dubai also boasts some of the world's most remarkable luxury properties, including the world's tallest building (Burj Khalifa), the world's first seven-star hotel (al Burj), and the Palm Islands. Annual trade between Dubai and the UK is worth around 9 billion, and the UAE as a whole is Britain s sixteenth biggest overseas market. Britain s principal exports to Dubai include telecommunications, power generation equipment, are re-exported to Saudi Arabia and Iran. Nearby Jebel Ali is home to the world s largest man-made port, with 63 deep-water berths and excellent warehousing facilities. An expansion of the port is underway which should bring handling capacity to 22.1 million TEU in Dubai has developed more than 20 "free zones" to attract foreign investment, with benefits including full foreign ownership, 100% repatriation, zero import-export taxes, and more.

12 R O A D T O million ambassadors will change the way the world views the Middle East in First impressions, organisation and visitor experience are key to a successful World Expo. The excitement of the Expo has everyone wanting to know how they can be involved. The Expo will open enormous business opportunities for local and international companies and governments. Short, medium and long-term opportunities will emerge for just about every business in the UAE as companies from all over the World plan their presence at the Expo. Tenders, contracts and sub contracts will be issued for thousands of international companies and the CEO Clubs Worldwide events will focus on promoting these opportunities to our members and their companies, from all over the globe. With over 30 years of regional experience and a proven track record of organising large scale events, Global Event Management will work with all international chapters to provide and James Magee, CEO and Owner of Global Event Management, is also a key member of the CEO Clubs Worldwide. Having staged the World CEO Forum in 2005 James was recently asked to join the board of the CEO Clubs Worldwide and CEO Clubs International to create forums, events, matchmaking programs in the Middle East and to work with the International chapter heads to organise events all over the World. Expo 2020 will deliver inspiring messages, promote positive world trade and strengthen The CEO Clubs Worldwide will be at the very heart of this monumental world event and support positive international relations and drive business opportunities.

13 K E Y N O T E S A N D I N T E R A C T I V E D E B AT E S Interactive learning experiences are at the very heart of our meeting programs. Through the official CEO Forums app and interactive conference features, members will have access to interactive functionality which will provide opportunities to debate, ask questions and view the conference agenda. Live and updated conference agenda Live opinion polls Speaker questions in real-time The app, website and registration will all be fully integrated to ensure all data, opinions and questions are tracked and then shared with the members in a post event report.

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15 A N I N T R O D U C T I O N T O B U S I N E S S S E T U P I N T H E U A E There are a number of major benefits for international businesses who have a trading license in the UAE. Through growing demand and requests from our CEO Clubs Worldwide members, the CEO Clubs Worldwide has created a Verified Business Set up division, supporting our members and working closely with them to open up businesses across With the focus firmly on Expo 2020 and the first World CEO Forum meeting taking place in Dubai, the UAE is fast becoming one of the most attractive places to set up a company. GROWING AND DIVERSE ECONOMY: The economy of Dubai is a dynamic and constantly growing one, which is why it is so attractive to companies from all over the world who are interested in financial climate which helps a wide range of businesses from start-ups to multimillion dollar conglomerates to operate successfully. LEGAL FRAMEWORK: An entirely different set of rules and regulation (except for criminal law) are to foreign investors who want to set up business in Dubai. Paperwork is minimal and procedures are fast tracked so that it becomes extremely easy for company setup, licensing and registration. PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE: The governing bodies of the free zones provide excellent infrastructure and AVAILABILITY OF MANPOWER: There is no shortage of manpower in the UAE and especially so in Dubai. Both skilled and unskilled labour flock to the UAE in search of opportunity as wages are high and taxes low, or non-existent. It is therefore easy for a new company to find the requisite manpower for their operations. INVESTMENT SUPPORT AND PROMOTION BY THE GOVERNMENT: The government provides several pre-and post-support services to investors doing business in Dubai or elsewhere in the UAE, like help with documents, licenses, certificates, postcodes and so on.

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17 Free Zones. The QE2 will be one of these Free Zones. The special benefits of these free zones are: Possibility for complete foreign ownership of the company No corporate tax for up to 50 years Exemption from personal income taxes Possible to repatriate the entire capital and profits Support services like assistance with hiring, sponsorship, housing, and so on. Generally a free zone is meant for certain specific categories of industry and licenses are provided only to those companies functioning under those categories. Probably the most famous of these is the Dubai airport free zone. OPEN TRADING HUB: Being a member of the World Trade Organisation, Dubai encourages open trade and has established stable trade relations with several countries in Asia and Europe and North America. In fact, it is a kind of meeting point between the east and west as far as international trade is concerned. QUALITY LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE: Dubai is perhaps the most cosmopolitan of all the emirates within the UAE, thus making it a popular destination for tourism and business alike. Home to many of the world s biggest brands, it is a shopper's paradise. Dubai also hosts several trade shows and exhibitions, allowing businesses to showcase their best to the world. VISIONARY LEADERSHIP: Early on, the rulers foresaw the potential this tiny island nation had to be a business hub and accordingly, introduced legislations that set the wheels in motion.

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19 Q E 2 F R E E T R A D E Z O N E The World CEO Forum is proud to offer all of our members unique and free zone in Dubai. The prestigious address of the QE2 is designed for boosting international business QE2 free zone incentives:» A high Profile Prestigious address on the QE2» 100% Foreign company ownership» 100% Repatriation of capital and profits» 100% Corporate, Personal Income Tax exemptions» Exemption from all import and export duties» Abundant and inexpensive energy» Inexpensive workforce and easy recruitment procedures» One-stop-shop Administration services - Company set up in 24 hours» Bank accounts set up in 24 hours» On-site customers inspection» Discounted accommodation on the QE2» Discounted membership of the Worldwide CEO Clubs» A wide range of Discounts on Restaurants and bars, hotels and beach clubs» Discounted Golf and leisure outlets» Companies at Free Zone can operate 24 hours a day - 7 days a week! set up services, james@worldceoforum.com.

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21 C O N TA C T U S James Magee O : M : E : k r i s t i n w o r l d c e o f o r u m. c o m w w w. w o r l d c e o f o r u m. c o m