Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of the emirate’s commercial and community as well as Khalifa Industrial Zone, is set to highlight the growing investment opportunities in the facility at the seventh Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) which opens in Dubai tomorrow.

A premier event focusing on foreign direct investment (FDI) in growing markets, is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to highlight the investment opportunities it offers to over 40 countries and 15,000 investors participating in the event.

Held under the theme ‘International Investment, Path to Competitiveness & Development’, the AIM is an initiative from the UAE Ministry of Economy.

The three-day event positions itself as the premier event focusing on foreign direct investment (FDI) in growing markets.

Discussions during AIM will highlight strategies to attract the right kind of international investment that contribute to the competitiveness of national economies. AIM sheds light on the special role of foreign firms in enhancing a country’s competitiveness which in turn help them attract more investment.

Speaking on the AIM, Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Abu Dhabi Ports CEO said it was a significant annual event offering a prominent platform for key investors looking to invest in promising markets such as the UAE.

“Free zones are a major point of attraction for global industries and our participation this year at AIM comes at a time when we have recently announced our massive expansion of the Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone. We are confident that Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone will address the needs of investors from a wide spectrum of sectors, having positioned itself as the forerunner in heralding the future of free zones through its several value propositions,” he noted.

Kizad CEO Mana Mohammed Saeed Al Mulla said: "Our participation at AIM is very timely with the growing interest in Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone locally and internationally."

"We are pleased to be presenting our investment opportunities in one of the most significant and effective global investment forums to date. From productive business discussions, to deals on foreign direct investment, sharing information, experiences, and best practices in the investment sector," he added.-TradeArabia News Service