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Trade and investment mission to United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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The Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, will lead a delegation from the Province to a Trade and Investment Outbound Mission to the United Arab Emirates, Dubai to participate in the 7th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) scheduled to take place from the 02- 04 April 2017. Ms Sylvia Lucas will be accompanied by Senior Politicians and Government Officials.
Her attendance of this engagement is based on an official invitation received from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, United Arab Emirates Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai to participate in the 7th Annual Investment Meeting.
The Annual Investment meeting is the world's leading and most established gathering of the international investment community, leading academics and exports showcasing up to-date information, strategies and knowledge on attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
The province will be afforded an opportunity to discuss opportunities for economic growth and also showcase the respective trade and investment opportunities that are available in the Province.
The MEC for Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Mr Norman Shushu, has been appointed the Acting Premier for the period, 31 March - 5 April 2017. Any media queries during this period can be directed to Mr Monwabisi Nkompela on 071 109 2776 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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