Sharjah Economic Development Department “SEDD” received a delegation from Umm Al Quwain Department of Economic Development to discuss ways of cooperation and best practices in commercial control and protection and mechanisms for implementing metrological services in the field. Also, the meeting aimed at exchanging experiences and enhance work between the two parties, in order to achieve integration, coordination and effective harmonization among them.

During the meeting, the two parties discussed services provided SEDD in the field of commercial control and protection and legal standards and their impact on protecting both the merchant and the consumer.  Also, the meeting reviewed many common issues that are in the public interest, as well as the procedures followed. In addition, Umm Al Quwain DED delegation was introduced to the structure and work strategy followed in common areas, in addition to the latest technologies and solutions used by SEDD. Likewise, the two parties discussed common matters and mechanisms and ways to enhance this cooperation in order to provide all capabilities to the business sector, investors and dealers, and to contribute to achieving sustainable economic development.

Thus, SEDD stressed on the importance of cooperation and coordination between the various government agencies in the country in various fields, the need to exchange experiences, transfer knowledge, and clarify the capabilities of all parties and how to benefit from and distribute them.

From its side, Umm Al Quwain DED delegation thanked the Department for their hospitality and emphasized their concerns to enhance cooperation and coordination with SEDD in a way that contributes to developing the system of mutual work to find outputs that serve all parties to improve the levels of service provided to investors. They added that such this contributes to the country's orientation towards building a strong and solid economy characterized by knowledge and sustainability, supports attracting foreign investments in all sectors, and enhances the country's competitiveness at the global level.

Later on, the two parties stressed the importance of continuing to strengthen cooperation between the two parties in line with the government service standards that the federal and local government aspire to. Also, they praised the importance of holding such meetings in the future because of their role in accelerating development processes and enhancing the investment movement in the country.