International Keynotes

 The Dubai Dream

Can Dubai Return or is it Damaged Goods?


For the last decade, Dubai's model for economic development transformed a desert without oil into a global financial hub and one of the world's most globalized cities. Gleaming skyscrapers, prestige projects and enormous shopping malls became synonymous with a city that knew no boundaries. In addition, the entire Gulf elevated its status and power across the world. Then, in late 2009, Dubai's debt got the better of the Emirate. Falling confidence and questions about financial integrity sent waves of panic through investors in the region.

In this groundbreaking new Keynote, Political Analyst and Futurist Daniel Silke, explores the ascent to power of the Emirate. Silke looks at the recent history of Dubai, its relationship with oil-rich Abu Dhabi and prospects for the future. He also covers the Gulf region in general and explains the crucial and strategic role it has in global affairs.

An insightful and timeous account of one of the most-talked about new economic models of our time.


“Daniel is a very engaging and versatile speaker who holds an audience enthralled.”

Australian Institute of International Affairs, Sydney Australia.




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