Why Should Countries and Governments Attend AIM?
In the wake of COVID-19, fears were spreading like wildfire, with several tough questions.
Will global markets get weaker, with rising unemployment? Will global investor confidence continue as is or hit an all-time low? Will the world face an economic recession, like the Great Depression of the 1930s?
Now, however, all the answers to these tough questions seem to have a single common solution: INVESTMENT . Therefore, the world is increasingly becoming aware that the global economy needs continuous and intensive investments – be they FDIs, FPIs, or any other form of investment.
And here comes the vital role of the Annual Investment Meeting AIM.
A Brief Look at AIM?
The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) is a conference and exhibition initiated by the United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Economy , held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Dubai , aiming to meet the vital requirements of today`s foreign direct investment trends and opportunities.
Moreover, AIM has evolved, over the years, into a platform that focuses on the challenges and trends of global investment - presenting a broad array of products and services in such categories as Financial Services, Insurance & Banking, Free Trade & Industrial Management & Operations, Microfinance (credit, insurance, banking), Health Services & Infrastructure, Commodity Trading, Waste Management, Carbon Management & Trading, Petrochemicals, Manufacturing, Defense & Aeronautics, Mining, Agribusiness, Corporates Services, Construction, Renewable Energy, Logistics, Telecommunications, Transportation Infrastructure, Tourism & Hospitality, Real Estate & Property Development, IT& New Media, Hospitality & Tourism, among other categories.
AIM’s 2022 edition, which will be held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates on 28-31 Mar 2022, has evolved into a global event that brings together Ministries & Government Departments, International & Regional Organizations, Investors & Investment Promotion Agencies, International Investment Institutions, Economic Institutions & Associations, Special Economic Zones, Banking & Financial Institutions, Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Business Councils, SMEs, National SME Councils & Programs, Financing Institutions, Start-ups, Incubators & Special Programs, SWF, Pension & Investment Funds, Family Offices, Private Equities, Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, Innovation Parks, and Urban Developers, among other participants, to mobilize their efforts to effect a sustained, positive change.
That said, let’s dive deeper to know what AIM provides to the countries, cities, municipalities, ministries, and government departments seeking to attract investments into their locations.
Why Should Countries, Cities, Municipalities, Ministries, & Government Departments Attend AIM?
When it comes to the countries, cities, and municipalities that seek to attract a higher inflow of FDIs by highlighting investment destinations at their locations, the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) is a golden opportunity that provides a lot of activities, features, and advantages. Here are some of them.
1-Pre-Conference Workshops
At the FDI Workshop and FPI Workshop, the representatives of countries, governments and cities will gain new insights from renowned industry experts, from across the globe, that will enrich their experience, thereby, enabling them to establish themselves as lucrative opportunities for investment.
2-Conference Sessions
At the conference sessions, especially the FDI Sessions and FPI Sessions, participants from countries and government departments will be sharing expert insights, best practices, and ideal investment policies in addition to taking part in the fruitful discussions that specialists from the investment community will lead to explore relevant topics about AIM’s first pillar - Foreign Direct Investment FDIs.
3-Exhibition
At the Exhibition, the best local and international exhibitors across the globe, including the representatives of countries and investors, will gather with the aim of achieving economic growth for their respective countries and regions.
4-Regional Focus Sessions
The Regional Focus Sessions will be centered around regional conversations that examine the economic landscapes of specific regions, with the discussions promising to be an informed exploration of each regions’ risks, challenges, and the opportunities for growth that are waiting to be harnessed through regional cooperation.
The major sessions are Africa Focus Session, Latin America & the Caribbean's Focus Session, Asia Focus Session, GCC Focus Session, Europe Focus Session, and Russia & CIS Focus Session.
5-Investment Roundtables
A perfect platform that brings together Ministers and Deputy Ministers with Investors, Heads of Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs). The Investment Roundtables mainly aim to create a platform for government decision-makers to hold discussions with investment companies to create a feasible investment model that matches government and investor requirements.
6-Investors Hub
At the Investors Hub, official government envoys meet with the representatives of top investment houses, investment corporations, development banks, sovereign wealth funds, and portfolio investors in a formal and secured setting that aims, strategically, to boost global investment partnership and collaboration. Tactically, the goal is to conduct Investors & Projects Matchmaking in addition to announcing the deals that are closed during the event.
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7-Country Presentations
The Country Presentations provide a platform that enables municipalities, cities, and countries to promote investment opportunities at their locations and highlight the potential of their economic sectors to prospective investors.
All in all, with these benefits to countries and governments in addition to the numerous features and activities that AIM offers, it’s time to... Register to AIM
