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“MEDIA IN, Dubai, June 19, 2018 (WAM)
The Ministry of Economy discussed with Expo 2020 Dubai ways to enhance joint cooperation to maximize the economic benefits of Expo 2020 on the national economy.
The meeting focused on the importance of developing mechanisms to connect entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises in various emirates, on the one hand, and the trade and investment opportunities on the other, especially in the work of the current stage of preparations and construction and infrastructure for the largest economic event in the region.
This came during a meeting held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Dubai, in the presence of Abdullah Sultan Al-Shamsi Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Chairman of the Executive Team of the Global Innovation Index, Dr. Adeeb Al-Afifi, Director of the National Program for Small and Medium Enterprises, Head of Integration and Business Development.
The meeting focused on discussing ways of raising the level of coordination between the National Program for SMEs and the Ministry of Economy and Expo 2020 Dubai, and the development of a number of mechanisms to benefit from the capabilities and capabilities owned by the two parties. This national program is the federal agency entrusted with the development of small business sector Medium and entrepreneurship in the country.
The two sides discussed the possibility of expanding post-Expo cooperation and the “Constitution 2020” plans, and studying a number of ideas to come up with innovative joint initiatives, including the establishment of incubators for emerging companies specialized in areas that are consistent with the Expo 2020 vision for sustainable development requirements. Fields of technology and advanced science.
“The SME sector is a priority on the country’s economic agenda as a key pillar of economic diversification, enhancing the contribution of innovation and creativity to the productive process and thus developing the capabilities and efficiency of the national economy,” said Abdulla Sultan Al Shamsi. “Expo 2020 Dubai” Offers promising commercial and investment opportunities in various stages of its construction, from the establishment and construction phase, the international event and the post-Expo stage.
He stressed the keenness of the ministry to see the details of the opportunities available to SMEs to win contracts in some of the projects being implemented in preparation for the global event.
