SCCI Initiates Discussions with Estonia and Russia to Strengthen Agricultural Investment Links
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The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has begun discussions with business groups from the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation aimed at bolstering investment collaboration in the agriculture sector.
These conversations occurred alongside a business gathering that featured Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the SCCI, and Madis Kallas, the Estonian Minister of Regional Affairs, at the SCCI headquarters.
During this meeting, the chamber explored with the Estonian delegation potential areas for collaborative efforts and ways to enhance ties between the business communities of Sharjah and Estonia. The focus was on leveraging each other’s strengths and sharing knowledge to ensure the success of agricultural initiatives and encourage investments in this very important sector.
Distinguished attendees included Mohammad Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, SCCI’s Director-General; Abdul Aziz Al Shamsi, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Business Sector; Fatima Khalifa Al-Muqrab, Head of the International Relations Department at the chamber; and Tõnis Tänav, the Estonian Deputy Secretary-General for Fisheries Policy and Foreign Affairs.
Abdullah Sultan Al Owais highlighted the chamber’s dedication to fostering investment in agriculture, aligned with Sharjah’s strategic vision for sustainable agricultural growth and food security. He also stated, “Our engagement with the delegation from Estonia underscores our commitment to acquiring global agricultural expertise. Our goal is to expand the network of businesses in this essential sector, enhancing their competitive edge and growth potential, and facilitating the launch of new ventures.”
In addition, he noted that Sharjah’s strategic position and inviting investment environment, coupled with its role as a key commercial and industrial center in the region, present profitable opportunities for investors in the agricultural sector.
In a separate meeting with a delegation from the Russian Federation, led by Vitaly Stepanov, CEO of the Moscow Export Center, discussions revolved around fostering cooperation and trade between Sharjah and Russia in the sectors like agriculture and food production, achieving food security, and mutual participation in expos focused on advanced agricultural technologies.
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Ensuring comprehensive health care and fostering innovation and job growth within the health sector.
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The Council of Health Insurance and the Saudi Insurance Authority began implementing this decision, requiring employers to provide insurance for domestic workers if their number exceeds four.
The general requirements for applying benefits and coverage under the policy include submitting a medical disclosure form, obtaining approval from the health insurance company, and insuring all workers.
This mandatory health insurance initiative is part of the Council of Health Insurance and the Insurance Authority‘s efforts to ensure comprehensive care, prevention, justice, transparency, and excellence in performance for all stakeholders.
The decision aims to achieve comprehensive health care, sustain health coverage, and encourage health insurance companies and healthcare providers to develop new products and create job opportunities in medical and non-medical specialties.
Iman Al-Tariqi, the official spokesperson of the Council of Health Insurance, explained that the domestic workers’ insurance policy covers primary care, public health, emergency cases, hospitalization without a deductible, emergency treatments for clinics with unlimited visits, vaccinations, and examinations.
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