Sharjah FDI Forum to discuss future direction of global investments

The Sharjah FDI Forum 2017, will host a series of panel discussions conducted by regional and international investment experts.

The annual foreign direct investment, FDI, event is held under the patronage of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

Taking place on September 19th and 20th, the third Sharjah FDI Forum will feature five panel discussions on the first day, with renowned local and international figures discussing an array of topics related to investment in the UAE and the region, including industry, technology, innovation and development.

The two-day forum will feature a stellar line-up of thought leaders, renowned global economy experts and senior executives from the public and private sectors. They will explore the investment opportunities and challenges under the current global economic conditions, with a specific focus on Sharjah and the UAE.

Themed "The Fourth Industrial Revolution," the forum is being organised by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority and the Sharjah FDI Office in a strategic media partnership with CNBC Arabia.

In the first session, ‘Foreign Direct Investment,’ panellists will discuss the importance of FDI to economies and countries and its impact on different sectors. The second panel discussion will examine the rise of populism across the globe and feature professors from leading regional and international universities. With speakers from the World Economic Forum, the third panel will focus on the current digital revolution.

"The rapid pace of global economic change highlights the instrumental role played by FDI as a key factor for national economic stability and growth. FDI has a powerful positive impact on wealth, employment creation, gross domestic product, GDP, commercial traffic and the economy’s viability and competitiveness," said Mohammed Al Musharrakh, Director of the Sharjah FDI Office.

"On day one, the forum will cover the economic scene today and will include such developments as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, government innovation and the new block chain technology trend. Foreign direct investment is one of the most important factors for stability and growth, especially in relation to creating jobs, supporting domestic output, increasing trade movement and supporting the vitality and competitiveness of the economy," he added.

Mohammed Burhan, CEO of CNBC Arabia, said, "The Sharjah FDI Forum 2017 provides a clear and concise framework for a number of key topics in the global economic arena, especially those related to the realities of FDI and its pivotal role in supporting the economy’s resilience and flexibility so that it can face different challenges."