The Dubai Industrial Investment and Partnership Forum (DIIPF), which will be held from February 4-6 at The Dubai World Trade Centre convenes local and regional industry experts and distinguished speakers for a three-day forum under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance and Industry.
Organised by the Dubai Export Development Corporation (DEDC), Dubai Economic Department and the Gulf Organisation for Industrial Consulting, the three-day forum brings together a distinguished line-up of keynote speakers, informative panel discussions and workshops, as well as two days of pre-arranged matchmaking sessions between buyers and suppliers.
'By means of this forum, we aim to promote industrial subcontracting and partnership between local, regional and international industrial companies. This event will also assist Small and Medium Enterprises to discuss new businesses with major companies enabling them to expand their markets,' explained Khalid Al Kassim, Deputy Director General of Planning and Development, Department of Economic Development and Chairman of DEDC.
'SMEs role has been crucial not only for the Dubai economy but across the world and their contribution averages about 70-80% of the GDP. The current diversification strategy focuses on SMEs as they offer greater return on investment and have proven to be the buffers in times of economic slowdowns due to their faster recovery,' added Khalid.
The UAE Government has constantly provided programmes to increase the SMEs shares in the growing economy of the country.
Eng. Saed Al Awadi, Chief Executive Officer, DEDC said, 'With over 150 industry specialists, a large exhibition, outstanding workshops and match making opportunities, DIIPF is designed to maximise all potential business activities while learning the latest trends in the industry.
'The patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan emphasises the support of Dubai Government for all the indicatives that aims to encourage the manufacturing and export sectors of the country', he furthered.
During the first day of the forum, attendees will benefit from the keynote speech of Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Prof. Nicolas Negroponte followed by two informative workshops featuring distinguished speakers and panellists on 'Subcontracting and Partner Exchange' and 'Manufacturing Investment Opportunities'.
'This is an essential event and a must for anyone involved in securing foreign investments for industrial projects as key stakeholders and decision makers are gathered here,' Al Awadi said. 'DIIPF presents a fantastic opportunity to support in developing the country's manufacturing sector, which will gradually decrease its dependence on foreign imports towards a more self-sustaining economy.'
Days two and three are designed to congregate delegates through a series of pre-arranged Business to Business meetings between buyers and suppliers giving everyone the opportunity to conduct important discussions.
Additionally, beside the forum, an exhibition will be held comprising of leading UAE companies from the manufacturing, oil and gas and banking sectors including DUBAL, GASCO, RAS GAS and the event's golden sponsor, Emirates International Bank.
Various companies from around the region including Qatar Fuel Additives Company and Egypt's HEDO Group will also be exhibiting.
DEDC has been launched a year ago with a main objective of facilitating export procedures, encourage investors to establish their export business and explore new markets in the UAE.
'We are confident that DIIPF will help plug up on the best business opportunities in the exporter and manufacturer sectors in UAE,' Al Awadi concluded. (AMEInfo)
Organised by the Dubai Export Development Corporation (DEDC), Dubai Economic Department and the Gulf Organisation for Industrial Consulting, the three-day forum brings together a distinguished line-up of keynote speakers, informative panel discussions and workshops, as well as two days of pre-arranged matchmaking sessions between buyers and suppliers.
'By means of this forum, we aim to promote industrial subcontracting and partnership between local, regional and international industrial companies. This event will also assist Small and Medium Enterprises to discuss new businesses with major companies enabling them to expand their markets,' explained Khalid Al Kassim, Deputy Director General of Planning and Development, Department of Economic Development and Chairman of DEDC.
'SMEs role has been crucial not only for the Dubai economy but across the world and their contribution averages about 70-80% of the GDP. The current diversification strategy focuses on SMEs as they offer greater return on investment and have proven to be the buffers in times of economic slowdowns due to their faster recovery,' added Khalid.
The UAE Government has constantly provided programmes to increase the SMEs shares in the growing economy of the country.
Eng. Saed Al Awadi, Chief Executive Officer, DEDC said, 'With over 150 industry specialists, a large exhibition, outstanding workshops and match making opportunities, DIIPF is designed to maximise all potential business activities while learning the latest trends in the industry.
'The patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan emphasises the support of Dubai Government for all the indicatives that aims to encourage the manufacturing and export sectors of the country', he furthered.
During the first day of the forum, attendees will benefit from the keynote speech of Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Prof. Nicolas Negroponte followed by two informative workshops featuring distinguished speakers and panellists on 'Subcontracting and Partner Exchange' and 'Manufacturing Investment Opportunities'.
'This is an essential event and a must for anyone involved in securing foreign investments for industrial projects as key stakeholders and decision makers are gathered here,' Al Awadi said. 'DIIPF presents a fantastic opportunity to support in developing the country's manufacturing sector, which will gradually decrease its dependence on foreign imports towards a more self-sustaining economy.'
Days two and three are designed to congregate delegates through a series of pre-arranged Business to Business meetings between buyers and suppliers giving everyone the opportunity to conduct important discussions.
Additionally, beside the forum, an exhibition will be held comprising of leading UAE companies from the manufacturing, oil and gas and banking sectors including DUBAL, GASCO, RAS GAS and the event's golden sponsor, Emirates International Bank.
Various companies from around the region including Qatar Fuel Additives Company and Egypt's HEDO Group will also be exhibiting.
DEDC has been launched a year ago with a main objective of facilitating export procedures, encourage investors to establish their export business and explore new markets in the UAE.
'We are confident that DIIPF will help plug up on the best business opportunities in the exporter and manufacturer sectors in UAE,' Al Awadi concluded. (AMEInfo)
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