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EXPO 2020 DUBAI
Malta Enterprise
Malta: we are open for business For Malta Enterprise CEO Kurt Farrugia, it is always business o’clock where Malta is concerned. Speaking to Showcase Dubai in an exclusive interview, Mr Farrugia emphasised that showcasing the country is an on-going exercise both physically and digitally. He underscores not only the enviable political stability of the island but also other advantages which the country offers. Malta Enterprise is showcasing the major economic activities in Malta as well as Malta as a place to do business.
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t a time when keeping your distance is perhaps the safest maxim, we seem to forget that physical networking is still valid in a digital age. While one may accomplish much through virtual meetings, in the context of connecting international cultures nothing beats the human touch. In this way, an Expo serves the global community in a multitude of sectors: tourism, education, doing business or whatever the case may be.
An established rapport
As Mr Farrugia pointed out, Malta and Dubai have a well-established rapport. Current data with regards to imports/exports between Malta and the UAE shows a wide spectrum of trade sectors. Imports into Malta at 2020 stood at €27 million while exports to the UAE stood at €36 million with transactions focussing on services, and food exports from Maltese based companies into UAE, which also provide service beyond the region.
