UAE pavilion at Hannover Messe to feature 20 public and private organisations

Abu Dhabi, March 31, 2013 (WAM) - Over 20 UAE key industrial partners will take part in Hannover Messe, the world's leading industrial fair, which will be held in Germany between 8 and 12 April. The UAE pavilion at the show will be under the umbrella of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy. For the sixth consecutive time, Abu Dhabi DED has overseen the UAE pavilion in Hannover Messe, taking 20 partners from the country's core industries to participate. Dubbed as "home away from home", the 650-square meter UAE pavilion, will act as a meeting place for the Emirati delegates and the world's top executives and policymakers. Abu Dhabi DED will organise, on the fringes of Hannover Messe, the 2nd investment and business forum, which is aimed at acquainting investors and businessmen on the UAE Vision 2021. Economy Minister Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri said the ministry's participation in Hannover Messe 2013 sends a strong message about its commitment to promote the country's commercial and economic interests in international arenas. Mohammed Omer Abdullah, Under Secretary of the Abu Dhabi DED, described Hannover Messe as one of the most prominent industrial events in the world and a key forum for the business community and industrial policy makers. The Hannover Fair is one of the main specialised fairs in fields of industrial innovation and technology, as it involves more than 6,000 exhibitors, and is visited by more than 200, 000 people over the five days show. – Emirates News Agency, WAM