Sharjah-France Economic Forum explores investment partnerships

The Sharjah-France Economic Forum on Wednesday brought together high-level government and business leaders from both sides to discuss mutual cooperation in diverse sectors.

- Sajjad Ahmad, Deputy Business Editor

The forum was organised by the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah. Held at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in collaboration with CCI France UAE, the event also attracted representatives from the public and private sectors in both countries to advance economic cooperation and encourage French companies to expand their operations and investments in Sharjah.

The event was attended by senior officials and dignitaries, including Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of DGR; Jean Christophe Paris, Consul General of the French Republic in Dubai and the Northern Emirates; and Geoffroy Bunetel, President of CCI France UAE.

Also in attendance were representatives from key government departments and semi-governmental enterprises in Sharjah, including Sheikh Majid Bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director of DGR; Sultan Mohamed Maedad Saeed bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Department of Municipal Affairs in Sharjah; Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director of the Department of Municipal Affairs in Sharjah; Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq); and Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah).