18/09/2014 01:11 AST
Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, met with Arlene Foster, Northern Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, along with a trade delegation, to explore ways for promoting economic relations, trade and mutual investments between the two countries.
During the meeting that took place at the Ministry of Economy offices in Dubai, Al Mansouri stressed the need to increase levels of cooperation and develop mutual relations across varied industry verticals. The discussions looked to identify initiatives that would encourage businessmen and investors from the two countries to engage in dialogue through meetings, business fairs and visit exchanges.
Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri said, “The UAE enjoys strong ties with Northern Ireland and we are keen step up our collaboration with its government in areas of mutual interest. We believe it is essential for the private sector and business community in both countries to participate actively in the process of building stronger relations.”
The Minister highlighted the UAE’s economic landscape, business enabling legislations and leading position across several global economic and trade indices. The visitors were offered an overview of the UAE’s strong economic capabilities and unique investment climate.
The Northern Ireland delegation commended the UAE’s economic achievements and its vision to build a diversified knowledge based landscape. The visitors highlighted the Northern Irish economic experience that is also driven by knowledge as a key component and additionally characterised by SMEs as a crucial contributor to the country’s GDP.
The meeting concluded with the two sides confirming the importance of boosting relations across sectors such as renewable energy, food, education, and healthcare.
Earlier on Tuesday , the Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC), the official representative organisation for business women, both professionals and entrepreneurs, in the Emirate of Dubai, welcomed Minister Arlene Foster, Northern Ireland’s Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI). The DBWC Board members presented Dubai’s growing community of women in business and opened talks about key trade links from Dubai.
Key representatives from the DCCI attending the welcoming event included, Abdul Rahman Al Ghurair, Chairman, Essa Al Zaabi, Senior Vice President - Support Services, Atiq Juma Naseeb- Senior Vice President - Commercial Services and Rami Halwani, Marketing & Corporate Communications Director.
“It was our great please to have met with Minister Foster in May this year during our travels to Belfast for a UK Trade and Investment Mission,” said Mrs. Raja Al Gurg, President of DBWC. “It was during this time that we provided much needed insight into the evolving business world of Dubai and strengthened our relationships with many senior dignitaries who represent the United Kingdom. We are extremely happy to welcome Minister Foster to the Emirate to show her first hand the opportunities on offer in our beloved country as she has shown great interest in the many positive developments and the rapidly growing community of women in business in Dubai.”
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