Sharjah FDI Forum to highlight economic strength

29/08/2016 05:18 AST

The World Forum for Foreign Direct Investment, Sharjah FDI 2016, a global event organised by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Shurooq, in conjunction with the Financial Times, will bring together a host of top CEOs to discuss the investment opportunities and challenges in the region.

Taking place on 28th and 29th of September in Sharjah, the forum will see leaders from a cross-section of local and international business organisations discuss an array of economic issues that are of importance to the UAE in general and the Emirate of Sharjah in particular.

Among the issues that the speakers will address during their presentations are the impact of the region’s politics on its investment climate, how to avoid fall-out resulting from global economic fluctuations, how to set up a business in Sharjah, the legal aspects of operating a business in the UAE and how to establish public-private partnerships.

“We are delighted to host the participation of such an elite body of chairpersons and chief executives at the Sharjah FDI Forum. These dynamic business leaders will be able to share their combined expertise and knowledge about the local and global economy, giving participants the opportunity to make the most of their insights to develop their own current businesses or to launch new ventures,” said Marwan bin Jassim Al Serkal, CEO of Shurooq.

“The forum will highlight Sharjah’s business-friendly environment and examine ways to ensure the success of investment in the emirate’s key sectors, especially in tourism and leisure, eco- development, healthcare, and transport and logistics. Participants will be able to find out more on the cooperation between the public and private sector and see how both parties can benefit from such partnerships,” he added.

Sharjah FDI Forum 2016 is being held under the patronage of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

The Gulf Today