SCCI Holds ’Made In Sharjah’ Exhibition In November 2010

Show gathers participation of 100 industrial enterprises in Sharjah as well as local and federal government authorities responsible for industrial and economic affairs

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has organised a press conference to announce the launch of the ‘Made in Sharjah’ exhibition to be held from November 21 to 25, 2010, at the Expo Centre Sharjah. The event is also held in collaboration with the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), the Ministry of Economy and Emirates Authority for Standardization & Metrology (ESMA). Present during the press conference were Hussein Mohammed Al Mahmoudi, Director-General, SCCI; Neil Hickman, representative of Sharjah Expo Centre; Mohammed Ahmed Amin, Assistant Director General of Economic and International Affairs, SCCI and the Head of the organizational committee of ‘Made in Sharjah’ exhibition; and other representatives from SEDD, ESMA and Sharjah Media Corporation.

The launch of ‘Made in Sharjah’ generates interest from governmental entities and business groups, as it helps introduce local products to potential international markets. Aside from the Ministry of Economy, SEDD and ESMA, the exhibition will also be participated by the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, Sharjah Businesswomen Council, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs and a number of local and federal government departments that are responsible for industrial and economic affairs.

Through the ‘Made in Sharjah’ initiative, SCCI aims to attract international investors and visitors and establish Sharjah as a leading economic hub in the UAE and the Middle East by promoting the emirate’s local products and highlighting the competitiveness of the emirate in terms of its investment climate, well-established legal framework, attractive tax exemptions, low production costs, wide availability of capital resources, strong presence of qualified human resources and competitive pricing structure. The event will also promote cooperation and cultivate strategic partnerships between local and foreign manufacturers, exporters and importers, which will support the growth of Sharjah’s industrial sector. SCCI further noted that investments in the industrial sector have reached AED 8 billion this year, helping employ a total of 82,000 workers in the emirate.

Speaking at the conference, Hussein Mohammed Al Mahmoudi, Director-General, SCCI, said: “The ‘Made in Sharjah’ Expo celebrates the excellence and industrial growth of Sharjah, positioning the emirate as a major destination for industrial development in the UAE. Through the vision of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and the successful economic policy set by H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the Emirate has been able to adopt best practices that have helped ensure the continued growth of the industrial sector. We have been therefore very keen in organising the exhibition in line with our plans and strategies for 2010, which include the implementation of programs that promote the growth potential of the Emirate. Furthermore, we aim to open opportunities in the area of industrial investment and to provide technical and consultancy services and funding facilities for all investors. We look forward to realising Sharjah’s long-term goals by promoting confidence in local products and bringing the local economy to a new level of excellence.”

Mohammed Amin, Assistant Director General of Economic and International Affairs, SCCI, said: “The exhibition aims to support and promote the local industrial products of Sharjah and expand their reach to regional and international markets. Over 100 industrial enterprises selected from 1450 industrial enterprises headquartered in the Emirate are expected to participate in the exhibition, in addition to several local government authorities and federal ministries. The exhibition offers various opportunities for businesses to pursue new projects and sustain their expansion programs across the region. In this regard, we are confident that this initiative will serve as a catalyst for growth in the business sector of Sharjah.”

For his part, Neil Hickman, representative of Sharjah Expo Centre, said: “The ‘Made in Sharjah’ exhibition represents an excellent opportunity to promote cooperation and interaction between local and international businesses across the region, reaffirming strategic importance of the event in leveraging the growth potential of the business sector of Sharjah and the UAE. This event is also held in conjunction with an exhibition of products from China, in addition to a number of specialty trade events hosted by the government. We also expect extensive participation from business enterprises, representatives from government departments and decision-makers, as well as companies from other countries, creating an excellent venue to promote mutual growth opportunities and strengthen strategic relations.”

Fatima Al Shamsi, SEDD representative, said: “The Emirate of Sharjah is witnessing positive developments on various fronts, whether cultural or economic or in the delivery of social services and support facilities for the people of the emirate. This event is of great significance because it showcases products made in Sharjah that are strategically important in the industrial growth of the country. Moreover, the SEDD is also eager to participate in this event as it helps promote the contributions of Sharjah in the country’s economy. We extend our support to events such as this by providing licenses for promotional activities for Sharjah’s industrial products. We express our deep thanks to the SCCI for its efforts in organising this exhibition and we also thank all government departments and private organisations that contributed to this activity.”

Mohammed Ahmed Al Mulla, Director of ESMA (Muwasafat), said: “The UAE has become a key industrial and commercial centre not only in the region, but also on the international level. The ‘Made in Sharjah’ exhibition organised by SCCI has likewise become one of the most important industrial exhibitions in the region, being one of the exclusive programs launched by the Chamber to support and promote the local products and consolidate the presence of Sharjah in key international markets. In turn, we thank and appreciate the officials of SCCI for their continuous cooperation with ESMA (Muwasafat), which has helped us fulfil our responsibility of ensuring the consistency of quality and standards adopted by national production facilities.”

Fatima Bin Sandal, Representative of Sharjah Media Corporation said: “We are glad to participate in the launch of this important event. We believe that the ‘Made in Sharjah’ exhibition is manifestation of the continued growth of Sharjah, particularly in terms of economic, tourism, cultural and social development. Through this conference, we are honoured to announce that Sharjah Media Foundation will serve as the exclusive media sponsor of the ‘Made in Sharjah’ exhibition. We would like to thank SCCI for its continuous efforts to develop the growth of various industries and cultivate investment initiatives in Sharjah. We hope to that we will continue to cooperate to keep Sharjah and the UAE as a leading destination for business and investments.”

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