RAS AL KHAIMAH: Turkish Minister of Economy Zafer Caglayan visited the head office of Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julfar) in Ras Al Khaimah as part of a tour during his current visit to the UAE.

He was received by Sheikh Faisal Bin Saqr Al Qassimi, Chairman of Ras Al-Khaimah's Department of Finance and Chairman of the Board of Julfar and other officialsIn remarks during the visit, the Turkish Minister said the UAE has a good reputation in attracting foreign investments. The UAE's successful pharmaceutical industry boosts Julfar's market penetration.

Minister Caglayan is leading a high-level trade delegation on a visit to the UAE which also included Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) - one of the fastest-growing free trade zones in the UAE.

Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2012.