ZonesCorp's participation follows its continuous efforts to attract more foreign investments to the Emirate

Abu Dhabi, 20 May 2013: As part of the UAE's efforts to enhance economic ties with French investors, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED) will be hosting its 'Abu Dhabi Investment Forum' in Paris on May 22nd.

The event will be sponsored by the Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp), where HE Nasser Al Suwaidi, Chairman of DED will be presenting the opening speech. The event will include a UAE delegation comprising of 250 senior officials representing public organizations, departments and councils. The event will also be attended by over 200 prominent French businesspeople and investors.

During its participation in the event, ZonesCorp will be informing investors of the many privileges and services that it offers international businesses, in addition to informing attendees of the of the many investment opportunities the Emirate of Abu Dhabi provides in many strategic sectors: industrial, infrastructure, trade and alternative energy.

ZonesCorp's CEO, HE Mohammed Hasan Al Qemzi, will be giving a speech at the event where he will highlight Abu Dhabi's critical location and strategic value for investors, in addition to its comprehensive, modern infrastructure facilities, flexible economic policies and its stable economic and political environment, all of which make it an ideal choice for investors and businesspeople worldwide. HE Al Qemzi will also take part in a specialized discussion panel with prominent French investors and businesspeople.

Commenting on the event, HE Al Qemzi said: "The Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in Paris provides us with the perfect opportunity to present the privileges and services that ZonesCorp provides to investors and to tell our story of success in developing and managing industrial zones. We have become a leading entity in Abu Dhabi and the region alike by providing outstanding services required for industrial operations in addition to providing efficient, related administration services under one roof."

He added: "ZonesCorp's sponsorship of this event reiterates our commitment to support Abu Dhabi's vision of diversifying the Emirate's sources of income. It also reflects our continuous efforts to support Abu Dhabi's economy and achieve the vision 2030."

ZonesCorp recently held an informative forum on the sidelines of the 2nd Global Special Economic Zones Exhibition and Leader's Summit in Kuala Lumpur. The forum aimed to inform Malaysian manufacturers and industrial investors on the growth and expansion opportunities that Abu Dhabi holds. The event also witnessed the signing of two MOUs.

The DED hosted the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in Paris this year to further enhance the strong economic ties that the UAE and France hold, where France is one of the largest exporters to the UAE.

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About ZonesCorp:
The Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp) is a government-backed entity that was established in Abu Dhabi in 2004 to enhance and develop the industrial sector. ZonesCorp is directly responsible for the establishment and management of specialized economic zones in Abu Dhabi, committing to develop the industrial infrastructure in the capital, cultivating a business climate conducive to growth and driving the diversification of the economy. ZonesCorp is also the EHS Regulatory Authority for the Industrial Sector within the Abu Dhabi Emirate.

The Corporation provides customer-centric services including a One-Stop Shop, a foreign labor service center, and quality workers' accommodation. ZonesCorp targets to leverage on an enhanced financial capability by procuring new specialized clusters through Public-Private Partnership management structures and involvement of the ZonesCorp Infrastructure Investment Fund. ZonesCorp's current and future projects include 6 industrial cities in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, in addition to a construction and building materials production city and other quality worker' accommodation cities.

For more information:
Hiba Haddad
Weber Shandwick MENA
Phone: + 971 56 1679577
Fax: + 971 2 449 4833
Email: hiba.haddad@ws-mena.com

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