Dubai-UAE 29 November, 2011: Dubai Investments PJSC (DI), the largest investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, today announced it will participate in the inaugural edition of the UAE Expo 2011.

The event, organised jointly by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade and the Consulate General in Karachi, is intended to strengthen trade and business ties between the UAE and Pakistan.  To be held at the Karachi Expo Centre, the trade fair will run from 30 November - 2 December.

UAE Expo 2011 will be inaugurated by Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of Foreign Trade of the UAE.

Shukri Al Mehairi, General Manager, Dubai Investment Industries, said: "UAE Expo 2011 will provide participating companies, from the UAE and Pakistan, an opportunity to further bilateral trade, forge ties for future ventures and create new business routes. The event is expected to draw a selected group of trade visitors and will offer a strategic platform for us to achieve our commercial objectives in Pakistan.

"The UAE Expo 2011 is focused on industrial products while Dubai Investments' business cuts across diversified manufacturing segments such as glass, aluminium, steel, cranes, pharmaceuticals, polystyrene, and IT. This makes the event an ideal platform to showcase Dubai Investments."

For more information visit www.uaeexpo2011.com

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About Dubai Investments:
Dubai Investments PJSC (DI) is a world-class company that invests in viable and profitable entities. With over 19,894   shareholders, and paid-up capital of AED 3.5 billion, it is the largest investment company listed on Dubai Financial Market.

Dubai Investments PJSC was incorporated in 1995, with the primary objective of investing in companies and projects.

DI has established companies encompassing a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing, food and related fast moving consumer goods, wholesale and retail trade representation, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, industrial and commercial properties, real estate management and property development, transportation, shipping, distribution and logistics, marketing and sales, publishing and telecommunications.

DI's mission is to add value and to grow its investment portfolio through active strategic stewardship, financial engineering and leveraging its corporate brand, business promotion capabilities, network of relationships, and financial resources.

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