DHAKA, March 2,2022 (BSS) - The UAE Ambassador in Dhaka Abdulla Ali AlHmoudi today said the food processing industry in Bangladesh is promising for the UAE investors.

He made this remark during a courtesy call on the FBCCI President Jashim Uddin at FBCCI Icon on Wednesday, said a press release. 

During the discussion, the envoy said different countries showcase their goods at the pavilions in the Global Village of Dubai. 

The ambassador urged Bangladesh to take advantage of this.

 "Bangladesh Pavilion in the Global Village would make it easier for tourists from different countries, including Dubai, to get information about Bangladeshi products," he added. 

Lauding the dedication of the Bangladeshi people, the ambassador said, the number of Bangladeshis in white color professions including engineers, doctors and nurses is increasing in the UAE.

During the meeting, FBCCI President Jashim Uddin said that Bangladesh has now become an attractive investment destination for global entrepreneurs as the country facilitates with skilled workers, a huge domestic market of 170 million people, ready infrastructure in economic zones and duty-free market access for exports to various countries. 

The President called upon the UAE investors to take advantage of this opportunity.
 
"There are opportunities to enhance bilateral investment relations with the UAE in various sectors, including food processing, halal food and skills development," he added.

The meeting also discussed the UAE and Bangladesh Business Council to be inaugurated this month.

Among others, FBCCI Vice President MA Momen, Md. Amin Helaly, Salauddin Alamgir, Habib Ullah Dawn, Director Md. Amjad Hossain and Secretary General Mohammad Mahfuzul Hoque were also present at the meeting.