Al Hanoo concludes successful participation in Strategic Planning Congress

Al Hanoo, whose members were among the more the delegates attending the congress, was also one of the main sponsors of the event, which took place at the RadissonBLU Hotel in Sharjah on 16 June.

Says Sheik Abdullah bin Fahid Al Shakrah, Chairman of Al Hanoo Holding:

"Sponsoring the congress provided Al Hanoo with the opportunity to create a significant presence, raising awareness of our company's image, reputation and projects. The event specifically afforded us the opportunity to promote our exceptional Al Nujoom Islands project, to meet with potential investors, and to learn more about these potential investor's needs."

The event saw a host of high-ranking attendees, including officials, business leaders, consultants, government authorities, various professionals as well as the media.

Added Al Shakrah, whose company was recently awarded the Leadership in Investment Award for its leading real estate projects, "We realize the importance of participating in events such as these in order to strengthen our company's status, especially considering the status and acumen of the attendees. The amount of interest generated during the congress serves as proof of Al Nujoom Islands' incredible impact on the region, and of the appreciation for the high standards we are showing towards establishing fully integrated and specialized developments in the UAE."

The aim of the congress was to analyze the most important concepts and processes involved in planning and strategic management, with the objective of equipping companies with the keys to effectively implement their business strategies in order to achieve a competitive advantage.

Al Hanoo is currently developing the Al Nujoom Islands project on Hamriyah beach. It is the biggest waterfront project in the emirate of Sharjah, and consists of 13 sections connected by water canals, carefully designed according to the highest international quality standards. Upon completion in 2010, the project will be the biggest landmark in the Arabian Gulf area in terms of investment and built up area.