Following a remarkable launch of its first project in Sudan
Wednesday 16th JANUARY 2008, Khartoum, Sudan - Following the launch ceremony of Qatari Diar Real-Estate Investment Company's Al-Difaf project in Khartoum, VIP officials from Qatar and Sudan shall inaugurate the first Qatari-Sudanese Economic Forum today (Wednesday 16.1.08).
This prestigious event has been organized by Qatari Diar Real-Estate Investment Company to foster stronger economic ties between Qatar and Sudan and links Qatari with Sudanese businesses to grow the Sudanese economy.
The first panel is to discuss fiscal and monetary policies, prospects of investments in energy and mining, and opportunities and areas of industrial investments.
The second panel is to discuss prospects for real estate development and urban planning in Khartoum State and prospects of tourism in Khartoum.
The final panel is to discuss the prospects of agricultural and animal investments in Sudan, investment issues, and economic partnership between the Sudanese private sector and Qatari Businessmen and Financiers.
Officials from both countries are to conclude by signing agreements and the declaration of Qatari-Sudanese joint projects as well as announcing the formation of a Qatari-Sudanese Business Council.
Meanwhile, parallel to the forum, Qatari and Sudanese VIP officials shall visit the project site for laying the foundation stone of Qatari Diar's first project in Sudan - Al-Difaf.
The project represents a US$ 300million investment by Qatari Diar in the rapidly emerging market of Sudan.
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About Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company
Wholly owned by the Qatar Investment Authority, Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company was established in December 2004 to support Qatar's growing economy and to co-ordinate the country's real estate development priorities. Qatari Diar creates distinguished property developments with local culture and lifestyle experience to attract tourism and residents generating sustainable and tangible socio-economic benefits. Qatari Diar's vision is to become the most trusted and effective real estate investment company by focusing its value proposition on the creation of quality, well-planned and desirable sustained developments. Qatari Diar also provides local and foreign property developers with further opportunities to invest in numerous projects across the globe, including but not limited to Qatar, Morocco, Egypt, Sudan and Europe.
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