Sharjah Chamber to Host 1st GCC-Iraq Business Forum

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has announced it is all set to host the first GCC-Iraq Business Forum from September 26 to 27. Themed "Partnership for a Promising Economic Future", the event will be held under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. The Chamber said the forum will herald the dawn of new economic, trade, and industrial relations between the GCC countries and Iraq. The forum is set to present exceptional investment opportunities during its sessions. The first GCC-Iraq Business Forum will be organized by the Federation of GCC Chambers in collaboration with the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce & Industry, the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, and the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

GCC General Secretariat backing

The landmark event will be supported by the GCC General Secretariat. Over 350 influential figures from GCC and Iraqi governmental entities, major companies, and investment funds will take part in the forum. Mohammad Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of SCCI, pointed out the robust relations between the GCC Chambers and their counterparts in Iraq, adding that together they are committed to nurturing these connections and forging optimum partnerships between the GCC and Iraqi business communities. He said the forum promises to be a golden opportunity to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange in the financial, business, and infrastructure sectors, paving the way for significant investment opportunities for all parties involved. The forum will feature five sessions addressing investment, economic cooperation, and partnership-building. Eminent figures from the GCC General Secretariat, federations of GCC and Iraqi chambers of commerce and industry, and government officials and business leaders will participate in these discussions.