His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, confirmed the emirate's efforts to promote investments in all fields, pointing out that all companies, investors and businessmen are given special and ideal sponsorship.

"We are committed to working with those who share our vision for a better world," said His Highness, who met with the Chairman and CEO of German Merck, Dr. Stefan Ochman.

Promote investments

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, received yesterday at the Emirates Towers in Dubai, Chairman and CEO of Merck, Germany, Dr. Stefan Ochman.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum welcomed Dr. Oshman and his accompanying delegation, pointing to the efforts of the Emirate of Dubai to promote investments in all fields and at all levels for the benefit of the national economy.

His Highness stressed that all companies, investors and businessmen are given special and exemplary care by providing a comprehensive working environment in line with global frameworks.

A better world

“We are committed to working with those who share our vision for a better world and are keen to ensure prosperity for our partners as well,” said His Highness.

During the meeting, they discussed a number of topics related to the company's strategy and activities in the region and the world, and discussed ways of cooperation between Dubai and Merck, in order to achieve the company's aspirations and ambitions at the regional level, and deepen its partnership with the city of Dubai and «Expo 2020 Dubai»

Forum minds

For his part, Dr. Stefan Ochman, admired the UAE and Dubai, and the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai a meeting point of minds for the future industry in all areas, and the infrastructure and potential The meeting was attended by Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai, Reem Bint Ibrahim Al Hashimi, Director General of Dubai Health Authority, Humaid Mohammed Al Qatami, and Governor of Dubai Center. Global Finance, p CNN Kazem.ivkr that the company «Merck», which is based in the German city of Darmstadt-based, last year celebrated 350 years of its founding.

50,000 employees

Merck, which employs more than 50,000 people in 70 countries, is one of the world's largest and oldest companies in the pharmaceutical industry, technology and medical services, including healthcare, life sciences and high-performance materials such as LCD. Its regional hub in Dubai covers the Middle East, Africa, Russia, Turkey and the CIS. The company has been in the UAE since 1997 and is headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Center and has 120 employees.