e Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) will bring together 18 building and construction products companies from its members at the upcoming Big 5 show, a major trade fair for the construction sector in Dubai. SCCI, represented by the Sharjah Exports Development Center (SEDC), aims at enhancing domestic industries and opening new export-oriented channels for Emirati firms in local and international markets at the event running at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center (DICEC) from November 25 to 28. The participating companies will seize this opportunity to showcase the productive capacities of national industries and highlight their up-to-date products for local, regional, and foreign visitors, as well as potential investors. Mohammad Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, SCCI’s director-general, said: “The SCCI’s participation in this mega event reflects the Chamber’s strategy in providing a competitive environment that helps develop the business of the private sector and SCCI’s affiliated members. This would help them identify the available opportunities and explore the possibility of holding investment partnerships to open new markets for domestic products.” “The Big 5 show is an important platform for the companies in the Emirate of Sharjah in view of the specialised products and services this event offers. This will pave the way for holding new partnerships and investments thanks to the various meetings which will be held through the SCCI’s platform,” added Al Awadi. Al Awadi underlined that the SCCI, represented by the SEDC, has spared no effort to exploit its entire potential to stimulate the private sector to participated and interact with the various economic event inside and outside the country. Abdul Aziz Shattaf, SCCI’s assistant general director, members services sector and SEDC’s director, said: “The SEDC, along with the strategic members and partners, is working on expanding the geographical area of Sharjah’s exports at the global level, in addition to raising its efficiency and enhancing its presence in international markets.” “The SCCI has provided a logistic facility for the companies to encourage them to take part in The Big 5 show which is constituting an important opportunity for communication with those interested in establishing or expanding their businesses. “Through The Big 5 show, the participating companies can also introduce their products and services to the potential clients and learn more about new construction and urban projects in the UAE and region. Moreover, the exhibition is forming a platform for establishing new strategic partnerships to bolster the real estate sector growth in Sharjah,” he explained. tradearabia