ABU DHABI, 2nd August, 2023 (WAM) — The Emirates News Agency (WAM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) to become a media partner for the 21st edition of the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award and the Business-to-Government (B2G) Partnership Conference.
These events highlight the achievements of the business community and the private sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, while also promoting the emirate's investment landscape and its various sectors and economic prospects.
The MoU was signed during an official ceremony held in the presence of Abdullah Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber; Mohammed Jalal Al Rayssi, Director-General of WAM; Ahmed Khalifa Al Qubaisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Chamber, and several officials and heads of departments from both sides.
The MoU aligns with the Abu Dhabi Chamber's efforts to realise the objectives of its 2023-2025 strategy by leveraging partnerships with local and federal authorities to boost prosperity throughout the emirate. The Chamber is committed to meeting the needs of the private sector while showcasing Abu Dhabi's thriving economic and investment environment, which plays a pivotal role in attracting and incubating businesses.
The MoU also stems from Abu Dhabi Chamber's belief in the crucial role that WAM plays in disseminating positive messages about the emirate's dynamic economic landscape and development journey.
Al Mazrouei said, "The MoU aligns with the Abu Dhabi Chamber's strategic objectives, which centre on providing all support to the emirate's private sector. The Chamber ensures unleashing the sector's potential and leveraging investment and economic opportunities to drive economic growth. Through our strategic partnership with WAM, we strive to showcase and promote the integrated economic system through a leading national media platform, which delivers trusted and insightful content about the business community in the emirate."
Al Rayssi said, "We are proud to enter into this strategic partnership, which focuses on showcasing the qualitative achievements of the private sector and the flourishing investment landscape of Abu Dhabi. WAM will intensify its coverage of several of the most prominent economic events and activities the Abu Dhabi Chamber organises."
"As part of this MoU, WAM is poised to become a media partner for the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award, now in its 21st edition. This award has earned a prestigious reputation over the years, emphasising high standards, innovation and competitiveness. It has also contributed to strengthening the business environment in Abu Dhabi," he added.
Al Rayssi noted that the agreement also includes a media partnership with the B2G Partnership Conference, which provides an opportunity to highlight the UAE's thriving economic model and the prospects for cooperation between various sectors to boost the country's growth in vital sectors.
Al Rayssi further emphasised that the partnerships forged by WAM with various institutions effectively bolster reliable economic content and play a pivotal role in keeping pace with the most important economic events. He also underlined the media's influence as a driving force for economic growth and development. These collaborations enable WAM to highlight pioneering economic experiences and available investment opportunities.
Al Rayssi affirmed WAM's commitment to providing accurate and comprehensive coverage that spotlights the UAE's economic success and supports the private sector's growth, allowing it to continue to play a central role as a key engine of economic development.
For his part, Al Qubaisi said, "For decades, WAM has published reliable media messages reflecting the UAE's development journey across various fields. This agreement contributes to highlighting the development of the private sector in Abu Dhabi and the UAE and showcasing the Abu Dhabi Chamber's initiatives and projects, demonstrating the Chamber's support for the business community and cementing its position as the private sector's voice."
"Our cooperation with leading media agencies and other partners in the public and private sectors plays a key role in enhancing media coverage of the latest news and updates on business, investment opportunities, and economic developments in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the UAE. This contributes to propelling sustainable economic development and realising our new strategic vision," he added.
The signing of the MoU aligns with the Abu Dhabi Chamber's new strategy for the next three years, spanning 2023 to 2025, which centres on consolidating the Chamber's position as the voice of the private sector. It also emphasises the Chamber's standing as a trusted partner for both the public and private sectors by fulfilling the needs of the private sector to drive the Emirate of Abu Dhabi's economic growth.