Sharjah Tatweer Forum Concludes Annual Retreat 2016 with Recommendations to Promote Innovation Wthin Sharjahs Manufacturing Sector

Sharjah Tatweer Forum (STF) disclosed the effective completion of its Annual Retreat 2016, a yearly event intended in the direction of highlighting the significance of unifying initiatives and integrating point of views to lead Sharjah's manufacturing field into a new phase of growth, advancement and prosperity. The Annual Hideaway 2016 was held under the theme '24 Hours of Proactive Believing' and drew in top-level officials and decision manufacturers from federal government and economic sectors to share their visions for the future of Sharjah during detailed discussions focused on innovation in the manufacturing and industry fields.

The occasion offered one single platform to take part in productive conversations and interactive discussions that addressed the essential issues and topics connected to the commercial sector. The participants also took a look at the existing standing and future potential customers in light of the encouraging possibilities, via picturing the innovation drivers and their influence on this important industry all at once.

The retreat highlighted the pivotal function of innovation in reshaping and transforming the manufacturing and industrial industry to keep pace with the requirements of the 21st century.

The conversations between the high-profile participants from all over the world led to the referrals to additional advertise innovation and imagination within Sharjah's manufacturing and commercial field. The recommendations were shared at the end of The Yearly Hideaway of Sharjah Tatweer Forum, which was held at Al Maha Resort and Medical spa with wide regional and international engagement.

The occasion was participated in by distinguished individualities, consisting of H.E. Abdullah Bin Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economic situation for Foreign Trade and Industry; Badr Al-Olama, CEO, Strata; H.E. Khalid bin Butti Al Hajri, Director General, Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI); Dr. Essa Al Bastaki, President of University of Dubai; Eng. Saed Al Awadi, CEO of Dubai Export Development Company (DEDC); H.E Marwan Al Sarkal- Chief Executive Officer of Sharjah Investment and Advancement Authority (Shurooq); Eng. Saeed Saif Al Matrooshi, Secretary-General of the Executive Council Ajman; Khawla Al Mulla, Chairman, Consultative Council of the Emirate of Sharjah; and Hatem Al Mosa, Chief Executive Officer at Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC).

Among the prominent attendees were Khalifa Al Jaziri, Director General of E-home Automation International; Eng. Khaled Issa, COO, Juma Al Majid Group; Yousif Al Zarouni, Director of Procurement, Legal and Administration at Bee'ah; Ahmed Marzouki, Director of External Communications at Dubai Electrical power and Water Authority (DEWA); Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Deputy Director of Sharjah Centre for Astronomy and Space Sciences; Faisal Al Hamoudi, Senior Manager of Takamul Program, Ayman Basha, Regional Head of Banking Unit, CNS; Abdelaziz Shattaf, Director of Sharjah Exports Development Centre (SEDC) at Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI); Lalu Samuel, President, Kingstone; Mohammed Shael Al Saadi. Chief Executive Officer Business Registration and Licensing market, Department of Economic Development (DED); and Jamal Al Shamsi from Tawazun.

High level officials from Sharjah Tatweer Forum also took part in the discussions of the Annual Resort 2016, including Jassem Mohammed Albloushi, Chairman; Asma Al Nabooda; Vice president; and Board Members Mohammed Hamdan Bin Jersh and Saud Al-Najjar.

The participants were split right into groups, in which each group focused on creating brand-new visions and innovative concepts that better sustain the advancement and development of Sharjah's manufacturing industry. The topics talked about included innovation in the air-conditioning industry in the UAE, Investment possibilities and success of tire production in the UAE, Development of perfect environment to bring in foreign investments to the local recycling industry, innovation in Internet of Things (IoT) and innovation in 3D printing.

The target market reviewed a number of subjects such as highlighting the promising opportunities that the Emirate of Sharjah seeks, the emergence of innovative markets, accomplishing concrete and positive results for the commercial field along with the adoption of brand-new standards for the industry to advertise adopting modern and innovative techniques that make sure the success of various industries.

Through the working groups, the forum presented an actual chance to activate the function of government entities in establishing the industrial market via the exchange of views on presenting new devices and qualitative campaigns that make partnership with the economic sector, adding to the advancement of the economic sector, which is just one of the concerns of the Emirate of Sharjah under the instructions of HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah and Honorary Chairman of Sharjah Tatweer Forum, that demanded the demand for integrating initiatives and harmony between the public and economic sectors to develop an affordable economic and financial investment atmosphere in the emirate.

The conversations primarily concentrated on the innovation element, which makes up a landmark in the growth of any kind of field, especially the industry and production industry, highlighting the wonderful significance of innovation in sustaining the general thorough and lasting advancement of the UAE and rest of the world.

This year's forum was a result of the tactical teamwork of the Sharjah Tatweer Forum, SAP and Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In the context of this cooperation, SAP has organized a workshop on design reasoning, which was attended by top-level stakeholders and contributors to establish efficient and calculated strategies and innovative services in order to encounter the potential obstacles in the industrial market. During the workshop, individuals were divided into separate groups and were asked to concentrate on a certain concern to develop incorporated road maps to assist improve the development and growth of this market in the coming period.

The guests have actually shared their joy in attending this remarkable and important meeting, which was aimed to satisfy and put forward their sights pertaining to the future of the industry in Sharjah. They emphasized that the forum has enhanced the exchange of views because of the existence of government and private sectors to find up with valuable suggestions.

At the final thought of the forum, Jassem Albloushi, Chairman of Sharjah Tatweer Forum, revealed his joy with the impressive presence of the companions in government and the private sectors, the conversations of all the promising opportunities in the industry field in Sharjah and the accessibility of elements needed to own in prosperity for this industry.

He stated, "We enjoy with the terrific turnover and the positive results of this annual forum, which has actually given an outstanding platform over the last two days to exchange brilliant suggestions and innovative tips among professionals in a joint step to achieve the desired goals and enthusiastic goals that we desire accomplish in the forum."

Albloushi additionally pointed out that the sensible management of the UAE is keen to organize the national initiatives targeted at settling the culture of creativity and innovation in the local community, in accordance with the process of digital transformation in the country.

He said that Sharjah Tatweer Forum is waiting to share the outcomes with decision-makers, industry leaders and stakeholders to interact to form a better and a much more prosperous future for the industrial and producing sector in Sharjah and the rest of the UAE - further strengthening the vision of leadership in the ongoing growth of the emirate.