he Forum for Investment and Trade Opportunities

Mr. Abdul Rahman Ghanim Al Mutaiwee, the Director General of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry affirmed that bilateral non-oil trade figures between Dubai and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina reflects a necessity for businessmen on both sides to review the situation. He added that the trade figures should reflect the great relations between the two countries. In an opening address at the Forum for Investment and Trade Opportunities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, held yesterday at the DCCI building, Mr. Al Mutaiwee added that the investment opportunities in Bosnia and Herzegovina are well received amongst the different business sectors in the UAE. The delegation was headed by Mr. Mirza Hayrich, the Director of Foreign Investment Promotion Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina. H.E Mr. Omer Nukic, Ambassador of Bosnia & Herzegovina to the U.A.E, and Mr. Mahir Haji Ahmetovitch, the Vice President of Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Also attending the forum were representatives of 18 Bosnian organizations. The two countries had signed an agreement of investments protection and promotion, as well as avoiding double taxation on income and capital with the aim of consolidating bilateral trade relations in addition to developing the commercial, economic and tourism cooperation.