Al Watan newspaper

Today, the Ajman Chamber concluded its participation in the “Halal” International Trade and Tourism Conference and Exhibition in the Azerbaijani capital, “Baku,” in which it participated with the aim of promoting investment opportunities in the emirate and expanding the network of trade relations. at an international level.

The Ajman Chamber was represented at the conference by His Excellency Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Salmeen Al-Eryani, a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, and 20 countries participated in it, organized by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Economy and Azerbaijan State Tourism Agency. and supported by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the International Islamic Business Association, and various relevant institutions.

The activities of the conference covered the areas of “food and beverages, tourism, financial transactions, developments in the halal sector, investment opportunities in halal products and services, and other areas.” and entrepreneurs specializing in halal products and services participated in the Halal discussion sessions.

His Excellency Mohammed bin Salmeen Al-Ariani emphasized the importance of the “Halal” Conference and Exhibition as a global platform to strengthen trade and investment partnerships between participating countries and an opportunity to discuss reality and time the future of the Halal sector and its impact on the development of the global economy.

He said the event reflects the steady expansion of the market for halal products and services worldwide, explaining that statistics show growth in the size of the global halal market to about $3 trillion in ‘ this year, and it is expected that the size of the halal market will increase to $5 trillion by the year 2030.

He stressed that the halal economy provides promising investment opportunities as it is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world as it covers several areas, including food and beverages , tourism, finance and other areas.

He said that the participation of the Ajman Chamber in the Halal Conference comes within the framework of its efforts to support economic development in the Emirate of Ajman, increase competitiveness and attract investment, explaining that the A room to hold a group of bilateral meetings during the partnership. with delegations and partner companies to discuss cooperation opportunities, exchange tours, and organize special forums in the future.

The Outer Regions Police Directorate of the Criminal Security Department of the Abu Dhabi Police, in collaboration with the Family Development Foundation, organized the seventh social forum for the elderly and residents for the year 2024, under the public -call “Improving the quality of life of the elderly,” at the Barakat Al Dar Social Club in Al Wathba.

Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Faten Muhammad Manahi, Head of the Support Services Department at Al Falah Police Station and Deputy Head of the Operations and Partnerships Team in the Directorate, confirmed that the forum falls within the interest of the Abu Dhabi Police. to enhance the quality of life in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its cultural and humanitarian initiatives in collaboration with its partners to make the community happy, showing that it is an opportunity to communicate and to exchange intergenerational experiences to strengthen environmental provision that ensures integrated care for the elderly and residents.

The Abu Dhabi Police Music Band presented a group of their musical pieces to the appreciation of families, and the Happiness Patrol participated in spreading positivity to residents, a heritage corner for photography, a corner for Shakhbout Medical City which focused on to raise awareness about osteoporosis, and a corner for Du to present his results together with Heritage paragraphs that children show as an expression and pride in the status of the elderly and their role in building generations.

Abu Dhabi Police, in collaboration with its strategic partners, is keen to implement many initiatives to celebrate the International Day of Older Persons, which falls on the first of October each year, as part of their strategy aimed at making every member of society happy and uplifted. the concept of quality of life for all.

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The tenth session of the World Green Economy Summit, organized by the High Council of Energy in Dubai, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, and the World Green Economy Group, puts special emphasis on the issue of conventional finance -climate among its main topics this year, as it is an essential factor for increasing climate resilience, with the participation of an elite group of expert leaders and experts in the field of green finance from around the world .
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