DUBAI, 6 June, 05 (WAM) - Dubai Techno Park, the leading localeconomic zone in the Middle East, is to participate in the UAE-ItalyEconomic Partnership Forum 2005 that will be held in Milan, Italy,from June 8-10, 2005, and will seek to attract Italian and Europeaninvestment in the Park.
Announcing the decision, Abdullah Ahmed Al Qurashi, Chief ExecutiveOfficer, Dubai Techno Park, said: "Dubai Techno Park is a world-classindustrial complex and a centre for hi-tech manufacturing forlocal and international companies. Techno Park is located inthe heart of Dubai's industrial zone, and offers facilities andservices comparable to the best in the world, making it an idealinvestment destination. The decision to participate in the Forumis part of Techno Park's larger efforts to strengthen ties withEuropean nations." "The UAE-Italy Economic Partnership Forumprovides an excellent platform for us to interact with top Italiancompanies and encourage them to set up operations in Techno Park.
We will showcase the wide range of facilities and services weoffer companies investing in the Techno Park and will seek toimpress upon European companies the benefits of investing inthe Park," he added, according to a press release.The UAE-Italy Economic Partnership Forum, which is jointly organizedby the UAE Ministry of Economy and Planning and the Federationof UAE Chamber of Commerce and Industries, will focus on theattractive investment opportunities in the UAE and will explorethe possibility of leading Italian companies investing in theEmirates. Dubai Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC),Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and Dubai Tourismand Commerce Marketing (DTCM) are participant sponsors of theevent.
The UAE-Italy Economic Partnership Forum is part of a largercampaign by the UAE to attract international investors to thecountry.
