OIC states have a look at each other’s products

Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar inaugurates the 15th OIC Trade Fair in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)

RIYADH: Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar inaugurated the 15th OIC Trade Fair in Riyadh on Sunday.
The event, which is being held under the aegis of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, is organized by the Ministry of Commerce and Investment in cooperation with the OIC, the Islamic Center for Development of Trade and the Council of Saudi Chambers at the Riyadh International Convention Center and Exhibition.
A total of 30 OIC member states are represented at the fair through their various national companies.
A large number of Saudi companies and establishments are offering a variety of goods and products made in Saudi Arabia at the show.
Bangladesh Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed, who was present at the opening ceremony, said Bangladesh is taking part in the fair with 36 of its companies. He invited Saudi investors to invest in special economic zones.
He said the prime minister has announced 100 economic zones, of which almost 30 zones are ready, and Bangladesh is ready to award a zone to Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan Ambassador Manzur Ul Haq said that his country is represented by 13 national companies displaying products in textiles, garments, furniture, gems and jewelry.
Describing it as a useful fair for OIC countries to promote their products and services among its member states, he noted that “Saudi Arabia is an important country in the OIC. It is fitting to note that the Kingdom is hosting this event under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.”
The Maldives was represented by seven companies that displayed a wide range of products.
Mohammed Waseem Ismail, director general of Enzi in Male, who was in charge of his pavilion introduced his company as a local food brand with a vast variety of products.
“We carry quality fresh fish items, in different cuts, chilled or frozen for your requirement. Our processed tuna products, inclusive of rihaakuru (fish paste) and tuna chips (sambol varieties) will complete any meal.”