Sharjah: Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC), set to be the largest health care facility in the UAE, has announced that it will be participating in the upcoming UAE - Korea Economic Partnership Forum, taking place in Seoul from 27-28 May 2013, with the aim of showcasing the emirate’s various healthcare investment opportunities to South Korean investors.
The SHCC delegation, headed by Sharjah Healthcare City Chairman, Abdullah Ali Al Mahyan, will be attending the Forum which is aimed at building special economic partnerships between the two nations, strengthening relationships across different sectors, enhancing bilateral cooperation, and increasing the volume of investment opportunities.
Commenting on the SHCC’s participation, HE Abdullah Al Mahyan said: “Healthcare is a particularly a promising sector in Sharjah. Yet, despite growing demand for health care services, only a few players operate across the sector’s value chain, meaning that opportunities abound for foreign players to make strategic investments and tap the potential of the undeveloped health care market. South Korea is not only a vibrant economy but also a strategic partner for the UAE in vital sectors, and our goal is to highlight the numerous healthcare investment opportunities available to South Korean investors attending this special event.”
The Third UAE - Korea Economic Partnership Forum is expected to attract a number of companies from different, including healthcare, trade, IT, manufacturing, tourism, finance, construction and real estate, and will provide both countries with an opportunity to explore their different industries and to initiate cooperation through new and unique businesses. More than 100 companies and governmental authorities from the UAE will be exhibiting, and the event is expected to attract more than 3000 businessmen and investors from South Korea.
