Sharjah Economic Development Department “SEDD” concluded its participation at Thessaloniki International Exhibition 2022, where it took place at UAE’s pavilion. This Exhibition was held in Thessaloniki, Greece during the period 10-18 September 2022 and constitutes a unique event through which the business and investment environment in UAE can be presented in a creative manner. Also, the exhibition is considered an important platform for promotion in Greece and the Balkans due to the location of Thessaloniki and its long history in the Balkan countries. Thessaloniki was chosen because it is the second largest economic, industrial and commercial center in Greece, is an important transportation center in southeastern Europe, and is an important educational and cultural center for the Balkans.

During the exhibition, meetings were held with a number of senior officials in the government and private sectors to discuss ways of cooperation in the economic and commercial fields, discuss investment opportunities offered by Sharjah, and exchange information on the most prominent economic sectors.

Commenting on that, Abdelaziz Omar Al Midfa, Deputy Director of Government Communication Department at SEDD, said that the Department always pays attention to participate in economic forums and forums, whether at the local, regional or global levels. Such thing is done to introduce the facilities and advantages offered by the Emirate of Sharjah to investors and to promote economic development in the Emirate. Also, he added that SEDD work continuously with local and federal authorities, led by the Ministry of Economy, in order to attract investments to various economic sectors in Sharjah, due to the emirate's investment climate characterized by advanced infrastructure and high efficiency. Likely, he pointed out that the facilities provided by the Department to investors are a major attraction for the business sector, as working on developing the emirate's economy is one of SEDD’s main tasks to achieve economic well-being and attain sustainable development. Also, he illustrated that the exhibition helps to discuss ways to review the opportunities available to increase trade and investment exchanges between them, especially in the sectors of innovation and small and medium enterprises. Likewise, he expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Economy for the role it plays in facilitating such international partnerships, which contribute to strengthening work between the various government agencies in the country.