Shahmiz Ali Al Dhahiri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that if Bangladesh's large young population can be transformed into skilled human resources, it will be easier for Bangladesh to receive investment from other countries around the world, including the Emirates.
He said that by creating skilled human resources, the United Arab Emirates has shown success in attracting foreign investment as well as expanding its own investment. The Emirates will provide assistance in creating skilled human resources in Bangladesh.
He made these remarks at a trade discussion titled 'Strengthening Economic Relations between Abu Dhabi and Bangladesh' in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (February 25). A 29-member delegation led by Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Taskin Ahmed participated in the meeting.
At the meeting, Dhaka Chamber President Taskin Ahmed called on the Emirates to invest in renewable energy, infrastructure and logistics, information technology, tourism and healthcare sectors.
He emphasized on recruiting skilled manpower from Bangladesh in the IT, textile and engineering industries as well as importing agricultural products, ready-made garments, jute products and medicines.
Omar Al Hossaini, Head of Investor Engagement at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, presented a keynote speech on Abu Dhabi's trade and investment potential. Meanwhile, Rizwan Rahman, former president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, presented a documentary on Bangladesh's trade and investment potential.
DCCI Senior Vice President Rajib H Chowdhury, Vice President Md. Salim Solaiman and members of the Board of Directors were present at the time.
