DM TV hosts the President of the Republic of Comoros in an exclusive interview

During the exclusive interview, H.E. Sambi discussed the available investment opportunities in Comoros in real estate, health, education and other sectors. The program, hosted by Taiseer Ammari, will be aired on Friday, April 17, 2009 at 2:00 pm with an evening repeat at 8:00 pm, as well as on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 11:00 pm.

Through the program, H.E. Ahmed Abdulla Sambi promoted investment in Comoros and encouraged investors to take advantage of the many business opportunities in the island country.

As part of its growth strategy, the Comoros Government developed a comprehensive program to fight poverty and unemployment, which was outlined during the Donor Conference and Economic Growth 2005 held in Mauritious Island; held in the presence of the President of the Republic of South Africa, the representative of the UN Secretary-General, and a number of the world's richest people.

The interview also highlighted the major phases that the country has passed through; as it was once one of the states of the Sultanate of Oman, and joined the Arab League during 1993.

Its President, Sambi, studied Islamic Sciences at Al Azhar Al Sharif in Egypt, and he also studied in Saudi Arabia before moving to Iran; a background which provided him broad public support to become the first elected president in the Comoros since its independence from France.

The Comoros is today considered as a modest-income developing country, as 80 per cent of its population depends on agriculture and fishing.

The Comoros economy mainly depends on agriculture and the remittances of the national labor working abroad in addition to tourism. The customs taxes imposed on the foreign trade are the main source of the general budget revenues.

The government seeks to further develop its tourism resources and attract investments to support the development process in the country.

Comoros is located in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa. It consists of three small independent islands; Mohili "Fomboni", Enjoin "Mutsamudu" and the big Comor "Maroni", in addition to Mayotte "Mamotzo" which is still under the French flag despite Comoros demands to restore it.

Samar Sayegh, CEO of Decision Makers TV said,

"We are honoured to host His Excellency Abdallah Sambi, the President of the Republic of Comoros, in "Rijalat", which reaffirms our commitment to introduce targeted programs that provide the audience with valuable information and acquaint them with the leading pioneers in the business community. DM TV constantly aims to highlight important issues that increase the knowledge levels of the public, and empowers them to become decision makers in their own right."

The program of "Rijalat" has hosted many celebrities from the business world, including Sultan Al Habtoor, the President of Al Habtoor Motors; Salim Al Sayegh, the General Manager and partner of National Paints; Muwafak Qaddah, the Chairman of Group Properties Development MAG; Dr. Ahmed Saif Belhasa, the Chairman of Belhasa Group; Nashat Sahawna, the Chairman of Al Hamad Construction and Development; Jamal Hussam, Executive Manager of FIREX; Muhammad Misbah al-Naimi, the CEO of Mawarid Finance, in addition to many others.

Decision Makers airs a variety of programs including business, news, social, cultural, lifestyle, educational and entertainment. The station provides its viewers with a panoramic view from different angles through a range of important programs that addresses issues that people face on daily basis.

It also aims to provide the audience with the entertainment and benefit at the same time as it is the main source of news, reports and analysis about the politics, business and real estate for the investors in the Arab investors and businessmen.