India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and UAE Minister for Artificial Intelligence Omar Sultan Al Olama will deliver keynote speeches at the inauguration of India Global Forum's annual event in Dubai today. Under the theme “Unleashing Ambitions”, the 3rd edition of the event will have an expanded geographical purview beyond the India-UAE partnership, encompassing a broader IGF Middle East and Africa 2023 (IGF ME&A) programme. IGF ME&A convenes business leaders, policymakers, and thought leaders from India, UAE and Africa to discuss opportunities for further collaboration and growth between these regions through a series of exclusive networking opportunities, panel discussions, and keynote speeches, covering a range of topics including trade, investment, innovation, technology, and sustainability. Sitharaman will deliver her address to the assembly virtually, followed by an interactive question-and-answer session. Manoj Ladwa, Founder and Chairman, IGF, said: “This year's theme, ‘Unleashing Ambitions,’ sets the tone for discussions that transcend geographical boundaries and fosters an environment where India, Middle East and Africa can converge their strengths and leverage each other's expertise and resources to pioneer a new era of collaboration. IGF ME&A will be the catalyst for this collaboration, and showcase the limitless opportunities presented by the Global South.”