Number of governmental Authorities represented within Shurooq's stand

Dubai, 1 May 2013: The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is participating in the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2013, a UAE Ministry of Economy initiative currently taking place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center from April 30 until May 2.

The congress - titled Future International Economic Landscape in the Making, Implications on FDI and the Economic Prospects of Frontier & Emerging Markets - targets emerging markets and high growth regions, and features an impressive faculty of experts, economists, respected practitioners and high profile speakers.

While Shurooq CEO, HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal today participated in a session called "Invest UAE, unlimited opportunities, a conducive pro-business and unrivalled infrastructure", during which he helped illustrate the diverse foreign investment benefits and opportunities available across the United Arab Emirates and Sharjah, representatives at Shurooq's stand promoted the Authority's various projects and developments. Shurooq's stand also includes representation from the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (SAIF Zone), the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Economic Development Department, who are participating in AIM 2013 in cooperation with the Authority.

Shurooq's delegation has also been meeting with leading business, economic, and trade organisations and businessmen from a number of participating nations to discuss the available investment opportunities in Sharjah, and to familiarise potential investors with the various policies and initiatives available to foreign investors by Sharjah's government.

Speaking about the congress, Al Sarkal said: "For the third year running, AIM is providing a forum for sharing best practice experiences, exchanging insights, developing networks, and addressing business issues affecting communities around the world. Shurooq is making use of this excellent platform by engaging with visitors at our stand, and participating in by attending a variety of inspiring addresses and presentations, in addition to conducting a series of high-level meetings."

He added: "We are also utilising this forum to highlight the current state of Sharjah's key sectors and the existing investment and business opportunities for those seeking to invest in the UAE, with particular focus on the facilities provided by Shurooq and other government departments in support of foreign investment in the emirate." 

AIM, which is celebrating its third annual edition this year, is the region's first Emerging Markets FDI-focused event to offer a perfect blend of trade fair and intellectual features aimed at enriching institutional, corporate and individual investors attending with a comprehensive set of guidelines for their future investment decisions in high growth regions. Established as the new staple for foreign trade and FDI, the event this year attracted a mix of high profile government officials, private asset owners and project promoters from across the globe.

"The congress, thus far, has been compelling, with talks on the Tripartite High-Level Meeting, the rise of Emerging Markets Transnationals, Sources and Leading Sectors, a presentation on Sovereign Wealth Funds and Foreign Investment Policies, Strategies and Objectives, as well as an interesting country profile on Ecuador. The event to date has undoubtedly broadened our knowledge and perspectives, and we are delighted to be participating in this congress," Al Sarkal said.

Shurooq was established in 2009 with the aim of achieving social, cultural, environmental and economic development on the basis of Sharjah's distinct Arab and Islamic identity, and to encourage investment by adopting the best international standards in providing quality services that help attract investors from the region and the world.

The Authority's key mission is to provide facilities and incentives to help overcome obstacles facing investment activities in the Emirate, evaluate tourism-related infrastructure projects, and lay down the necessary plans to complete such projects.

Attached pictures for Shurooq's during it's participation in the Annual Investment Meeting.

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