In response to a special invitation, NTL company represented by Mr. Imad Elbitar, Nationalities and Citizenship Expert, attended the opening of the Ras Al Khaimah International Exhibition for Small and Medium Enterprises SME, followed by a luncheon that brought together many investors, diplomats and managers of participating companies from around the world.
On Wednesday 14 November, Sheikh Saqr bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi inaugurated the Ras Al Khaimah International Exhibition for SME at the HILTON GARDEN INN Hotel, organized by Saud Bin Saqr Foundation for Youth Enterprise Development with a support of RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry. More than 130 companies from 24 countries are taking part in the exhibition under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of RAK.
The opening ceremony was attended by Mohammed Musabbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of RAK Chamber, and officials from inside and outside UAE, as well as consuls, ambassadors and diplomats of the participating countries.
HE Yousef Ismail, Chairman of the Higher Committee of the Saud Bin Saqr Foundation for Youth Enterprise Development, said that the International Exhibition for SME, which will be hosted by the Exhibition Center in RAK during the three days from 14 to 16 November, contributes mainly to discovering investment opportunities in the field of SMEs. It provides an opportunity for participating companies from different countries to build and strengthen trade relations among all participating countries.
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