(MENAFN-Khaleej Times) aim 2014 will be held from april 8 to 10 at the dubai international convention and exhibition centre under the patronage of his highness shaikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum vice-president and prime minister of the uae and ruler of dubai
The organising committee of the annual investment meeting or aim 2014 announced that the moroccan city of tangier will be named “city of honour” at this year’s event.
Aim 2014 will be held from april 8 to 10 at the dubai international convention and exhibition centre under the patronage of his highness shaikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum vice-president and prime minister of the uae and ruler of dubai.
Fouad al amari mayor of tangier will be one the speakers at the aim where a wide number of senior officials and decision-makers from both the public and private investment sectors from over 120 countries have confirmed their participation. the uae ministry of economy is closely supervising the preparations of the fourth aim that will highlight various investment issues.
Sultan bin saeed al mansouri uae minister of economy said: “we promise an exceptional aim that will reflect the rapid economic progress made by the uae thanks to its economic and social stability and well-developed infrastructure. we have recorded dynamic achievements in diverse fields in spite of the difficult global economic scenario that has adversely affected most countries of the world.”
Al mansouri said that the financial sector which is a standard index of economic boom has grown remarkably in the uae with the dubai financial market taking the top spot in the list of global stock markets exceeding growth of 106 per cent during 2013 and the abu dhabi stock exchange registering growth of 63 per cent. al mansouri said that this was clear evidence of the huge potential for investment for emiratis arab and foreigners investors in the uae’s economic sector.
The aim will discuss different aspects of foreign direct investment or fdi a topic that tops the agenda this year through international participants and experts in economics and investment from all over the world.
Tangier one of the key centres of commerce and industry in north africa and an economic hub for companies and international banks is located in northern morocco on the mediterranean coast. it is the fifth-largest city in morocco in terms of population. the city serves as a meeting point between the mediterranean sea and the atlantic ocean on one hand and between the european continent and african countries on the other.
“the relentless efforts of teams at the ministry and the organising committee of the fourth aim have resulted in a remarkable increase in the number of participants and the diversity of topics to be covered during the event including both micro- and macro-economic investments” added al mansouri.
Dawood al shezawi chief executive officer of the aim’s organising committee said: “there has been an overwhelming response from participants especially that this will be the first aim to be held after the uae won the bid for expo 2020. many countries are looking to open investment channels in the gcc. this will definitely increase the fdi in the local sector in dubai the uae and the region in general.”
“this edition will focus on fdi and exchange practices and international experience in various investment areas. the aim will also provide an opportunity for decision-makers to explore the prospects for the economies of emerging countries in light of the rapid changes taking place in the world. the event will open the doors wide for discussing prospects challenges and opportunities for the investment sector in the region and across the world.”
The aim is the first of its kind in the middle east region in terms of presenting investment opportunities under one roof and strengthens its role as a catalyst for investment in emerging markets and the fast-growing economies.
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