Staff Report
Sharjah: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi, Chairman of MBF Group, on Saturday inaugurated the Aspire World Expo with 47 flags agenda at Expo Centre Sharjah.
The two-day exhibition is being held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi with the objectives of investment, networking and marketing.
The exhibition attracted a large number of exhibitors, businessmen and top government officials from different countries.
In his keynote address, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi appreciated the organisers for hosting a successful event in the Emirate of Sharjah. He toured different pavilions at the exhibition hall and met with different exhibitors.
Sheikh Mohammed stated that the UAE economy is resilient and marching ahead bucking the global trends. He urged foreign investors to invest in the UAE, adding that the country is a magnet for global tourists and a safe haven for local and foreign investors as well.
“The country attracts investments and the best talent from across the globe due to its progressive vision for the future,” he mentioned.
Prominent figures attended the event were Dr Nasir Khan, Commercial Counsellor at Pakistan Consulate in Dubai; Khalid Hussain Chaudhry, President, Pakistan Social Centre Sharjah; Mian Munir Hans, Chairman, Hans Global Group; Irfan Afsar Awan, President, PTI Dubai Chapter and Raja Mohommed Sarfraz, Managing Director, Tanja Engineering.
Dr Rashid Farooq, Chairman, Aspire World Expo, told the media that the UAE’s economic growth is on a solid growth trajectory, adding that main concept behind organising this event is to provide opportunities to foreign investors, who are interested in investing in the burgeoning UAE market.
Dr Muneer Ahmed Chaudhry, Chief Organiser of Aspire World Expo said that more than 100 exhibitors from 47 different countries are participating in the event. He said different companies representing 20 sectors such as healthcare, the blockchain, real estate, trading, investment and education are participating in the show.
Dr Muneer announced that connecting with the theme of UAE National Day, they have already announced to host the 48th Flag Aspire World Aspire Expo on December 3-4, 2019 in Abu Dhabi.
He added that they were also going to host the 49th Flag Aspire World Expo in 2020 and by 2021, they will organise the 50th Flag Aspire World Expo, that would be coincided with the UAE Golden Jubilee celebrations. He noted that the UAE is close to host Expo 2020, adding that the Aspire World Expo would add more flavour and benefits to the participants, who are interested in participating at the upcoming mega event. – abdulbasit@theuaenews.com
