Veteran entertainment journalist and CEO of Mawaitha Africa, Boni Nyaga, will lead a Kenyan delegation to the Elite Jamboree scheduled for December 4 at the prestigious Atlantis the Royal in Dubai.
The party with a purpose is strategically placed just before the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi to attract the attention of global investors and billionaires who typically fly in for the event. Lead curator of the event and CEO of Estilo de Vida, Agbara Ada, admits she has optimised Elite Jamboree for soft pitching.
“Most of the life-changing connections I have made in my life started as casual conversations with a colleague or client at work or in a social setting,” she said.
“In a world where everything is digital, it is important that we make a conscious effort to participate in empowerment programmes to put ourselves on the map while preparing ourselves individually to grow.”
An avid promoter of Africa-UAE business cooperation, Boni Nyaga has been at the forefront of several webinars and events to educate stakeholders on the same.
With limitless opportunities in Africa and the Middle East, he believes this event will create a platform for business executives, leaders and the youth to collaborate,” he said.
“For those who want an enhanced networking experience, we have business connectors who will map each attendee so that we can make strategic introductions during the event and set up sidebar meetings afterwards. Whether you’re looking for highly motivated and skilled staff to hire or a strategic partnership with experienced entrepreneurs, this is an event not to be missed.”
Networking guru and founder of the UAE-Africa Networking Group, Dr William Stenhouse, also highlighted the missed opportunities between the two regions. With access to over 16,000 professionals, investors, political leaders and government agencies, his platform has done much to connect Africa and the UAE, he added.
“Despite all the work we’ve done to connect the two regions, there is still so much to be done. For example, in the food sector, Africa has the largest amount of arable land, while the UAE imports 80% of its food. In finance, the UAE has access to venture capitalists and global investors, while Africa has gaps in financing its sectors.
There’s a lot of business to be done between Africa and the Middle East.
