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Local, internatio­nal thought leaders and experts to discuss future of economy

Sharjah Investment Forum on Feb. 8-9 will feature variety of panel discussion­s

- SHARJAH

The sixth edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF), organised by the Sharjah FDI Office, is set to take place on February 8 and 9 at the Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah.

The annual event will bring together local and internatio­nal officials, thought leaders, and economic experts to discuss the future of the economy and devise solutions to empower investors to advance economic realities.

The theme of this year’s forum is “Redefining economies: making significan­t strides for a better future”. The forum will provide a platform for attendees to discuss and explore ways in which economies can be reshaped

and reconfigur­ed to create a more sustainabl­e and equitable future for all stakeholde­rs.

The SIF speakers includes a diverse range of individual­s with expertise in various fields including Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy; Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Developmen­t at Commerce and Economic Developmen­t Bureau in Hong Kong, and Cheung Kwok-kwan, SBS, JP Deputy Secretary for Justice in Hong Kong.

The forum will feature a variety of panel discussion­s and networking opportunit­ies to attendees with the chance to

connect with industry leaders and share ideas.

The Sharjah Investment Forum offers an opportunit­y for stakeholde­rs in the economy to come together and discuss the pressing issues of the day, and to explore ways in which they can work together to create a better future for all.

Robust events

The first day of the Sharjah Investment Forum will feature two keynote speeches and four panel discussion­s and two side sessions that delve into a range of critical economic topics. The discussion­s will centre on the mechanisms adopted by the UAE government to develop an economy that is well-positioned to meet the demands of the future, as well as the potential implicatio­ns of the virtual economy on economic growth and developmen­t.

Day 1 sessions will also focus on Sharjah’s investment ecosystem and the investment opportunit­ies available in the public and private sectors. Attendees will have the opportunit­y to hear success stories and gain insight into the challenges and opportunit­ies associated with women’s entreprene­urship in the digital economy.

SIF’s concluding day will focus on expanding investment­s opportunit­ies between Sharjah and Hong Kong during a panel led by Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Developmen­t at Commerce and Economic Developmen­t Bureau in Hong Kong, and Cheung Kwokkwan, SBS, JP Deputy Secretary for Justice in Hong Kong.

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