BUSINESS BREAKFAST | Bernardino León

Dubai, H Hotel, 31st October 2016

40 people attended the Business Breakfast hosted by Spanish Business Council at the H Hotel Dubai with Bernardino León, first Director General of the Emirates Diplomatic Academy (EDA), the UAE’s leading centre of excellence in diplomatic issues. The conference was presented by Ricardo Fisas, Chairman of Spanish Business Council and among the guests were Erik Rovina, Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the Embassy of Spain in UAE and members of companies such as Emirates Airlines, Banco Popular, Banco Sabadell, Caixabank, Extenda, Morchem, Universidad de Navarra and other leading personalities.

Mr. León shared his view on the region and made a detailed geo-political analysis of the main countries that influence the GCC economy. He asserted that UAE is a stable and safe country with many opportunities and there is a potential for growth.

Bernardino León was previously appointed the United Nations Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya.

Prior to this appointment by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, he served as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Southern Mediterranean.

León is a former Secretary General at the office of the Spanish Prime Minister, Sherpa for the G20 and Spanish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.

During his distinguished diplomatic career, Mr. León has been in active engagement with governments and diverse stakeholders in Europe, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and Tunisia, among others. His sphere of influence has covered economic diplomacy, intercultural dialogue, security, energy and migration.