Annual Investment Meeting kicks off between April 30 - May 2 at the DICEC

April 22, 2013 - PRLog -- The UAE has become a strategic hub for foreign investments and major international companies thanks to its solid economic fundamentals and wise policies pursued to stress on openness, diversity and flexibility. The investment community sees the UAE as a first class destination.

His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, said that the third edition of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) which is organized by the Ministry in cooperation with Strategic Marketing and Exhibition promises to be a rich and unique experience. Some 30 Ministers, CEOs and Chairmen of the Board of many leading companies and investors will all gather here. AIM is a platform for open discussions for 2000 participants from all around the world who will also take part in a thought leadership conference during the event.

A new feature introduced in AIM 2013 third edition is the Tripartite High-Level Meeting (THLM) which involves major stakeholders of the international trade and investment community. Around 84 participating countries will have the chance to make presentations about investment opportunities and environment at their respective countries.

The THLM will include such as senior policy makers, business executives, representatives of multilateral agencies as well as world renowned experts from research centres and academia. Our mission is to drive for greater exchanges and dialogue to, not only identify common solutions but also, create improved coordination and policy coherence through concerted efforts to stimulate trade and investment and improve collaboration and regional cooperation.

The 3rd edition of AIM will see participants enjoying site visits and networking events all juxtaposed with cultural happenings in a Gala Dinner & an Investment Awards Ceremony that are being introduced for the first time at the event.

Al Mansouri noted that the AIM will provide, not only an in-depth analysis of global trade and investment trends and major policy developments therein, but it will also feature a series of sessions focusing on policy responses to reignite growth, foreign investment policies, strategies and objectives of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) and fiscal policies and investment incentives in a fiercely competitive world where we see some harmful trade practices such as dumping and protectionism.

HE Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri said the AIM will also highlight views regarding double taxation treaties and their impacts on foreign direct investment along with mergers and acquisitions. The meeting will focus on the best practices regarding the investment strategies in recession period and success stories to showcase the best investment projects.

A special focus will be made on investment in specific regions such as in Africa, the new frontier and in Asia, the global pole of economic growth as well as an investment day in the United Arab Emirates with the exceptional presence of Highflyers, the crown jewels of the country's dynamic and thriving private sector, says Al Mansouri.

A new feature introduced in AIM 2013 third edition is the Tripartite High-Level Meeting involving major stakeholders of the international trade and investment community such as senior policy makers, business executives, representatives of multilateral agencies as well as world renowned experts from research centres and academia, according to the Minister of Economy. Our mission is to drive for greater exchanges and dialogue to, not only identify common solutions for challenges facing developed and developing nations, concluded Al Mansouri.