Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates -  17 July  2019:   H.E Mohamed Ali Musabbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman, Ras al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Her Excellency Samata Gifty Bukari, Consul-General of the Republic of Ghana in Dubai, discussed strengthening the bilateral business cooperation and the investment opportunities in the different sectors. 

Al Nuaimi underscored the importance of the enhancing the bilateral trade with Ghana, and the private sector in both countries through facilitating meetings of the business communities from both Ras Al Khaimah and Ghana, he confirmed that Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry shall extend all the support and assistance to establish the business partnerships that achieve the strategic goals. 

Al Nuaimi added “Ghana and Ras Al Khaimah have agricultural resources that qualify them to become suppliers of food products to many countries. There is an increasing need for investment in food security to satisfy the growing demand to the food; and the 7th Arab Conference of Investment in Food Security which is going to take place in Ras Al Khaimah in December shall discuss among other issues, the smart agriculture which aims to achieve the agricultural sustainability through better usage of the resources”.  Al Nuaimi invited H.E the Consul-General to participate in the upcoming conference, he confirmed that Ras Al Khaimah shall support and facilitate the participation of the countries.

Ms. Samata Gifty Bukari praised the diverse economy of Ras Al Khaimah which depend on non-oil sectors such as industry, tourism, trade and agriculture. She highlighted the importance of reinforcing the partnership with the emirate, calling the Emirati companies to expand their investments in Ghana, she showcased the wide range of incentives and resources provided by Ghana, being one of the promising markets in the region. 

Her Excellency the Consul General invited the Chairman of Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry to participate in the reception of the Ghanaian President during his planned visit to UAE in November this year. 

The meeting further reviewed the available opportunities across many economic and investment sectors, how to reinforce the business cooperation and support and increase the bilateral trade.