Ajman Chamber's Marwan Hussein Al Shaali Participates In Arab-Hellenic Economic Forum To Boost Investments

Marwan Hussein Al Shaali, a board member of Ajman Chamber, attended the 13th Arab-Hellenic Economic Forum in Athens, Greece. The event aimed to boost economic ties and explore investment opportunities between Arab nations and Greece, particularly in energy and construction. Officials from government and economic bodies, along with industry leaders, participated in discussions on these sectors.

Al Shaali praised the strong UAE-Greece relationship, highlighting both countries' dedication to expanding cooperation and boosting trade. He stressed Ajman Chamber's commitment to fostering ties with Greece by organising future forums to support trade growth and mutual investments. Al Shaali noted the forum's role as a strategic platform for enhancing Arab-Hellenic economic relations.

The forum emphasised the importance of energy and construction sectors in promoting sustainable development. Al Shaali pointed out that these sectors are crucial for increasing joint investments. He highlighted their significance in the UAE, especially in Ajman, due to its strategic location and advanced infrastructure that attract investors.

Ajman's real estate, building, and construction sectors contributed 29 percent to its GDP in 2023. This underscores the emirate's potential for investment growth in these areas. The forum featured sessions on various topics such as traditional energy alternatives, electrical interconnection projects, green energy initiatives, infrastructure projects, and smart technology in city development.

During the forum, Al Shaali engaged in bilateral meetings with Greek officials and representatives from other Arab countries. These discussions focused on enhancing joint cooperation and expanding investment opportunities in energy and construction. They also explored possibilities for organising future bilateral forums to strengthen ties further.

The sessions covered diverse subjects like clean energy, sustainability, innovation in city development, green buildings, and construction technologies. These discussions aimed at identifying new avenues for collaboration between Arab countries and Greece in energy and infrastructure projects.

The forum served as a vital platform for exchanging ideas on how to leverage emerging opportunities within these sectors. It provided insights into potential areas of collaboration that could drive economic growth through innovative projects.

Al Shaali reiterated Ajman's ideal environment for investment growth due to its strategic location and infrastructure. This supports investors' aspirations while contributing significantly to the emirate's economy through key sectors like real estate and construction.

The event successfully brought together experts from various fields who shared their knowledge on advancing sustainable economic development through strategic partnerships between Arab nations and Greece.

With inputs from WAM