His Excellency Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy for the Foreign Trade Sector in the UAE, affirmed the Ministry of Economy’s commitment to organizing the 2015 Annual Investment Forum, which will be held from March 29 to April 1, 2015, He expressed his confidence in the success of this year’s forum, praising the significant organizational efforts made by the Ministry’s teams to hold a successful international forum befitting the UAE’s international standing and reputation.

During a press conference held in Dubai, he stated that the forum is being held under the gracious patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai —may God protect him—and the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy highlighted the UAE’s economic role on the global stage, noting that the country has become a gateway for investment in Africa and Asia. Al Saleh said: “The 2015 Annual Investment Forum serves as a gateway for economic and investment engagement with the world. The country has become a prestigious global trade and investment hub, and holding the Annual Investment Forum in Dubai provides an opportunity for direct interaction between various investors, government delegations, and relevant agencies and institutions, as the forum will be attended by many dignitaries, officials, and delegations from numerous countries, and it will highlight the UAE’s economic standing and provide a close-up look at its pioneering experience.