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In the interest of the Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry to innovate, it invites you to participate in the innovation challenge and the development of agricultural technology for the next generation.

If you are interested in participating, please contact the Chamber.

Members of UAQ Chamber, the Chamber is pleased to inform you of its participation in Expo 2020 Dubai through a permanent office at the exhibition, and it is fully prepared to provide all necessary services and facilities to its members.

His Excellency / Khalfan Ahmed Misfer – Chairman of the Board of Directors of Umm Al Quwain Chamber – witnessed the signing of a contract to launch an electronic platform entitled “UAQ Business to showcase projects in the Emirate of Al Quwain.
The contract was signed on behalf of the Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry by Mr. Ahmed Obaid Ibrahim – Member of the Umm Al Quwain Chamber’s Board of Directors, and Mr. Ghanem Mubarak Al Muhairi, on behalf of Team x.
His Excellency Khalfan Ahmed Misfer, Chairman of the Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Directors, confirmed that this platform is a comprehensive reference for the various projects and companies that have been based in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain. The application includes various commercial and industrial activities such as “cafes, restaurants, flower and gift shops, salons, fashion stores, sports clubs, and other activities.” In addition, an overview of each project will be presented, including (the logo, the trade name, the project’s website, and a brief about its products).

The Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Dubai International Financial Center Courts signed a memorandum of understanding in order to consolidate support and cooperation, and to provide an opportunity for the two parties to consult and exchange information among themselves in areas of common interest in an effort to enhance their strategic goals and interests.

The memorandum was signed by His Excellency Yousef Khalfan Tahnoun – Vice Chairman of the Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry and His Excellency Judge Omar Juma Al Muhairi – Vice President of the Dubai International Financial Center Courts. In the presence of the gentlemen from the Umm Al Quwain Chamber: His Excellency / Khalfan Ahmed Misfer – Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Umm Al Quwain Chamber and His Excellency / Abdullah Khamis Al Suwaidi – Director General of the Umm Al Quwain Chamber, and the signing was attended by the courts of the Dubai International Financial Center: Mr. Judge / Ali Shamis Al Madhani – First Appeal Judge and Head of International Relations for Judicial Affairs, His Excellency Judge / Nasser Hashem Al Nasser, and Mr. Ahmed Abdel Rahman Al Kamali – Director of Government and International Relations and the Office of the Chief of Courts.

His Excellency / Khalfan Ahmed Misfer – Chairman of the Board of Directors of Umm Al Quwain Chamber welcomed the signing of the memorandum, considering that cooperation between the two sides will serve the interest of the business community, and that the memorandum comes within the framework of developing the Chamber’s partnerships with the competent authorities, with the aim of improving the level of services provided by the Chamber to its clients and to ensure access to To achieve high quality results, and to achieve the optimal use of government resources in a way that perpetuates the march of excellence and leadership in the Emirate.

A delegation from the Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, headed by the Chamber’s Chairman, His Excellency Khalfan Misfer, visited the headquarters of the DIFC Courts based on a previous invitation and coordination. The President was accompanied on his visit by His Excellency / Ammar Rashid Al-Alili – Member of the Board of Directors and His Excellency / Abdullah Khamis Al Suwaidi – The Chamber’s Director-General – and he was receiving the delegation on behalf of the President of the Courts, His Excellency / Amna Al Owais – Chief Registrar of the Center – Judge Nasser Al Nasser and Professor / Ahmed Abdel Rahman Al Kamali – Director of Governmental and International Relations of the Office of the Chief Courts
After welcoming the delegation, Her Excellency / Amna Al Owais gave a detailed explanation about the general structure of the Dubai International Financial Center, then touched on the structure of the courts, its components, the terms of reference of these courts, their method of work and the laws they depend on, noting that the Dubai courts seek to expand their relations and provide their services locally, regionally and internationally for this. It gives attention to communication with the chambers of commerce and industry in the country to be a supporter and mediator with the business sector to approve the Dubai Financial Center Courts in their contracts and agreements.
For his part, His Excellency Judge Al Nasser welcomed the attendance and the pride of the Dubai International Financial Courts to communicate with the Chamber and with the Umm Al Quwain Center for Commercial Arbitration, stressing the importance of these meetings to develop cooperation mechanisms. His Excellency presented a brief overview of the DIFC Courts, the tasks they perform, the importance of coordination, and touched on civil law. And the types of cases that the courts deal with, in addition to a brief explanation on the implementation of the judgments of the Center’s courts and the procedures taken in their regard, and his Excellency also touched upon cooperation with the relevant authorities, including the chambers of commerce and arbitration centers, and the memoranda concluded with the authorities whether they are federal, local or international, as well as the Free Zones Authority.

His Excellency / Khalfan Misfer expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation for receiving the DIFC Courts for the Chamber’s delegation, communicating with the Center, exchanging information, and benefiting from the court’s expertise, especially in the field of commercial arbitration. His Excellency praised the role and interest of the Center at its highest levels in creating the appropriate flexible mechanisms and environment to address legal disputes between the two sectors. Business, whether at the state level or the regional and international level, and His Excellency / Ammar Al-Ali – President of the Umm Al-Quwain Center for Conciliation and Commercial Arbitration – provided an overview of the center’s work and its procedures under the umbrella of the Chamber and the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Law and stressed the importance of cooperation and coordination with the courts of the Dubai International Financial Center, especially And he possesses global experiences in the field of international arbitration.

At the end of the meeting, His Excellency Khalfan Misfer welcomed the conclusion of a joint memorandum of understanding between the two parties to achieve the goals and interests pursued by both the chamber and the courts.

In line with the vision of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain 2021 and the culmination of the effective Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Umm Al Quwain and the bodies operating under it in various fields, especially volunteer work, His Excellency / Khalfan Misfer – President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Umm Al Quwain was honored in the presence of His Excellency / Yousef Khalfan Tahnoun and His Excellency / Aisha Rashid Letim and Happiness / Abdullah bin Hamed, members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Thank you for your giving program headed by Saif Al-Rahman Amir, founder and head of the program, and Mrs. Kawthar Al-Rahali, First Deputy and Counselor Basharali, member of the Board of Directors and legal advisor, in appreciation of their distinguished efforts in community contributions and active participation in the implementation of plans and initiatives, and the success of the virtual innovation spirit forum Which was launched with the support of the Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry and at the initiative of the Umm Al Quwain Businesswomen Council and in cooperation with the Thank You for Your Giving program for the period from 21-28 February 2021 with the participation of approximately 4,500 community groups. His happiness praised the program’s initiatives and wished them more progress, success, and encouragement for their continuity Work in the service of society.

The Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry received a delegation from the Serbian Businesswomen Council headed by His Excellency / Sandra Abramovich, the Council and a number of members, during their visit to a number of emirates of the country with the aim of opening up areas for investment and economic development. Then the Amco Apparel Factory for the manufacture of textiles and ready-made clothes in the free zone and to know the mechanism of its work, production, and distribution, and then the visiting delegation went to the chamber’s headquarters to meet with HE Khalfan Misfer, Chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, to review the Chamber’s most important achievements and initiatives in addition to discussing future ways of cooperation, and discussing Exchange of economic and trade experiences, and at the end of the meeting, His Excellency the President of the Council was honored. The visit also ended with a lunch banquet in honor of the delegation, which expressed its admiration for the

 emirate and emphasized the need to encourage mutual investments to achieve the strategic partnership between the two countries.
The delegation was received and toured by HE Aisha Rashid Leitim, member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, Chair of the Umm Al Quwain Businesswomen Council, in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Shafiqa Al Ameri, Executive Director of the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen’s Office, HE / Moza Hatim Al Shamsi, First Vice President of the Council, and HE / Nabila Mohammed, member of the Board of Directors, and Ms. Yasmine Azhari, Member Emirates Women’s Council.

Chaired by His Excellency Khalfan Ahmed Misfer – Chairman of the Board of Directors of Umm Al Quwain Chamber – the Board of Directors, in the presence of their Excellencies members, held its third session on 2/22/2021 for its current session (2020-2023). The Board discussed the topics presented on its agenda, the most important of which is the follow-up to the report of the Chamber Building Committee Al Jadida, where His Excellency the Chairman of the Council – Chairman of the Building Committee – confirmed that there is a weekly follow-up between the committee, the consultant engineer and the engineers of the contracting company, and the committee has made an important way in selecting materials related to elevators, refrigeration, the technical system, designs and furniture.
The Council also discussed the general framework of the proposals regarding the proposed organizational structure of the Chamber in line with and in line with the Chamber’s role at this stage and discussed the reports presented by the permanent committees in the Chamber, each according to its competence.
The council discussed aspects related to the role of the Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla program for sponsoring youth projects and the importance of supporting this program to achieve its desired goals in supporting and developing the capabilities of entrepreneurs.
The Council also reviewed the proposals submitted by His Excellency the Director-General of the Chamber regarding the Chamber’s plans and programs for the remainder of the current year and took the appropriate decision regarding them

We are truly a people and rulers who cannot be satisfied without the stars. We have the right to be proud and congratulate ourselves on rulers who have achieved hope and elevation for us and their nation.
It is a source of joy for the people of the Emirates and all the Arab peoples and all of humanity, this beautiful patience and this wonderful persevering work of the children of Zayed made the flag and name of the Emirates flying among the stars and racing with it, and our rulers said and did, that he mentioned what the fathers wrote and it is an epic that will be followed by other epics of a people who love peace and joy.
On behalf of my brothers, members of the Board of Directors of Umm Al Quwain Chamber, we extend our sincere congratulations and congratulations to His Highness, the President and Vice President of the State, and their Highnesses, the Rulers of the Emirates, and the Crown Prince, stressing our keenness to work for the sake of the elevation and pride of our beloved country, the Emirates of glory, goodness, and tolerance.
Khalfan Ahmed Misfer
Chairman of Board of Directors