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His Excellency Engr. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economic situation, said that the business and investment partnership in between the UAE and Malaysia is established on a solid base offered the comparable fads and chauffeurs of financial development in both countries, including manufacturing, new modern technologies, solution and global trade industries, innovation, r & d, along with open trade plans and a strong small and medium enterprises (SMEs) market in both nations.

Al Mansoori kept in mind that the UAE is increasing its initiatives to advertise its relations with Southeast Asian countries which are among the fastest growing economies on the planet, with growth rates surpassing 6 per cent for some economic situations.

H.E. the Minister of Economy delivered his speech at the commencement ceremony of the UAE-Malaysia Business & Financial investment Forum kept in the Malaysian resources's Kuala Lumpur. The occasion saw the presence of H.E. Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, the Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI), H.E. Khalid Ghanem Al Ghaith, UAE Ambassador to Malaysia, and H.E. Abdullah Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economic Situation for Foreign Trade Affairs. Participants also consisted of agents from numerous companies, business, business and investment entities from the UAE, Malaysia and Southeast Asia nations where the signed up taking part entities got to more than 300. The forum is a significant effort by the UAE Ministry of Economy situation in cooperation with the Malaysian MITI.

Addressing the challenges

H.E. Al Mansoori noted during his speech that the forum will certainly go over a number of subjects with seminars and round tables especially in strategic industries that are of mutual interest from both parties and will certainly also consist of a signing of teamwork agreements. Among the key focal points of the occasion would be the promotion of Halal trade in between the UAE and Malaysia, which intends to increase capabilities and competence in this sector adhering to Malaysia's recognition of the 'UAE Halal Control System Global Practices.' H.E. also highlighted the favorable expectation on joint possibilities in the tourist sector between both countries.

Al Mansoori additionally emphasized that the forum will also explore chances to improve participation in innovation, R&D, clean and renewable energy, real estate development, franchising, innovation transfer and framework, as well as explore opportunities on the best ways to enhance the visibility of UAE nationwide products in the Malaysian market, which is entrance to various other markets in Southeast Asia. He likewise discussed that SMEs in the UAE and Malaysian economies are thought about among the key motorists of economic development for both countries.

H.E. the Minister of Economy cleared up that the UAE is currently Malaysia's largest trading partner among the GCC nations, where the volume of trade exchange between the two countries stood at AED 15.4 billion in 2016. Malaysia's straight financial investments in the UAE by the end of 2015 has totaled up to AED 1.6 billion, while the value of the UAE's investments in Malaysia for the exact same duration totaled up to regarding AED 8.7 billion.

H.E. added that outlook on global growth and the improvement in oil costs are expected to boost the trade and financial investment connections and financial cooperation between the two nations.

Al Mansoori also discussed about the value of Malaysia's participation in Dubai Exposition 2020, which stands for significant chances for numerous business from around the world.

Glowing Models

Al Mansoori included that over the last couple of years, the UAE and Malaysia have established web links and channels mirroring their solid partnership - especially throughout political, financial, social and social elements. Both countries have emerged as leading models for an Islamic economic climate, which invites the imagination and contributions of various cultures from both the world.

For his part, H.E. Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, the Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI), stressed on the relevance of the connections in between the UAE and Malaysia in regards to economic partnership and the strengthening of techniques for establishing joint tasks across the fields gone over at the meeting, which stresses on the relevance of looking for to pave the way for investors and business entities from both nations.

The Malaysian Minister of Economy also affirmed Malaysia's support for the UAE's organizing of Expo 2020 - sharing that many Malaysian business will be present at the worldwide occasion - mirroring their strong appreciation for the UAE.

1,800 projects under the umbrella of the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) to benefit from participating in trade missions

H.E. Abdullah Saeed Al Darmaki, CEO, KFED, said that the fund targets at expanding the entrepreneurial system through the creation of tactical alliances with leading SME development authorities and organizations.

He included that the go to is a wonderful chance for UAE business owners to collaborate on ideal techniques, establish distribution networks and identify technology companions for their existing projects in the UAE. He kept in mind that it belongs to an extensive schedule implemented by KFED throughout the year, as there are greater than 1,800 tasks that could gain from these trade missions.

For his part, Mohammad Nasser Al Zaabi, Director of Trade Promotion at the MOE made a discussion on the UAE's economic plan structures, and the directives of its development vision 2021, its prominent and competitive indices, as to introduce the Malaysian investors to the national business environment.

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