The Sharjah Exports Development Center (SEDC), an initiative of Sharjah Chamber of commerce and Industry (SCCI), has announced plans to send a trade mission to Russia next September.

A delegation of businessmen and investors from the chamber will be visiting the transcontinental country to strengthen economic ties, develop industries, improve trade exchanges, and forge new and promising investment partnerships with Russian counterparts.

The center will also be taking part in the world's leading food fair “Anuga”, to be held in Germany on October 9, 2021 to support and promote national food exports and market them in one of the largest food exhibitions in Europe and the world.

The SEDC will also participate in “SIAL Middle East ", the leading food, beverage, and hospitality event that will be held from September 7 to 9 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC).

HE Mohammad Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, SCCI's Director-General, stressed that the center’s agendas will certainly serve the business community in the emirate, and support the SCCI’s plans to strengthen cooperation ties with all countries and enhance the emirate’s exports to the world. “This also reflects the chamber’s strategy of highlighting the capabilities of the business sector in Sharjah and the UAE, which is unique for its economic and commercial openness and exceptional business environment conducive to investments, capital and companies,” Al Awadi said.

He made it clear that since its inception in 2015, the SEDC has played a major role in creating an ideal supportive and stimulating environment for local exports. “We have always been keen on providing a variety of services that can encourage industrial and export establishments, to excel in foreign markets, enhance their competitive capabilities and capitalise on regional and international marketing opportunities by providing export solutions and resources, and creating credit guarantees and technical support for exports” Al Awadi noted.

For his part, Abdul Aziz Shattaf, SCCI Assistant Director General, Members Services Sector and Director of Sharjah Exports Development Center, emphasized that the center will be representing the SCCI in Expo 2020 Dubai, where it will take advantage of the largest event ever held in the Arab world, to create new opportunities for local businesses in Sharjah, members and employees of the chamber and the center.  In addition, the center will spare no effort in creating new cooperation links with global business communities, and highlighting the benefits of doing business in Sharjah in light of its special characteristics and unparalleled investment environment.