The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has concluded its successful participation in the second edition of the UAE-UK Pioneers Forum, which took place on February 6th and 7th at the Park Plaza Hotel in London, UK.

Held around the theme: "Innovation in the UAE", the Pioneers Forum 2015 represented a significant opportunity for international businesses operating in the UAE to engage with ambitious and talented Emirati students in the United Kingdom.

Speaking about participation, Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, Chief Operating Officer of Shurooq, said: "The forum was an invaluable platform to connect with talented Emirati graduates from top British universities and attract them to join the Authority's highly professional team. Shurooq, which continues to act as one of the major drivers in the emirate of Sharjah’s growth, made the best use of this opportunity to showcase the many exciting opportunities that it has to offer, as well as to highlight its ambitious plans for our country's business growth and prosperity in the 21st century and beyond."

The forum, which opened its doors to attendees on Saturday, 7th February, in the Park Plaza exhibition space, commenced with an opening ceremony dinner hosted by the UAE Ambassador to the UK, on Friday, 6th February, providing an excellent opportunity for business representatives to network and meet UAE luminaries.

The forum featured a series of panel discussions by exhibitors and talks by experts and guest speakers, followed by a discussion with students.

Attended by representatives of nearly 30 companies, Shurooq participated with a special stand, where its representatives met and networked with Emirati graduates to update them about available job opportunities.

Al Qaseer said: "The forum offered us an ideal platform to network with young and talented Emirati minds and encourage them to join our team, so as to give them the opportunity to participate in the development of their country and nourish their spirit of innovation by working in national agencies."

The forum hosted guest speakers from different disciplines who talked about innovation, highlighting the positive image of the UAE as the ideal place for young and ambitious graduates to innovate and excel.

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