On Sunday, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt inaugurated the fifth edition of the "Our Heritage" exhibition for handicrafts and heritage products.
The event is organized by the Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises Development Agency and is being held at the Egypt International Exhibition Center until the 14th of this month.
Six Arab countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Algeria, and Tunisia, are participating alongside the organizing and hosting country, the Arab Republic of Egypt, with distinctive pavilions.
This exhibition aims to enhance regional cooperation and trade, as well as strengthen bonds between nations.
The exhibition features 1,117 exhibitors, including artists and craftsmen showcasing heritage and handmade products.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
El-Sisi toured the exhibition halls and pavilions, including the UAE pavilion, represented by the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and the Saud Bin Saqr Foundation for Youth Projects.
During his visit, the Egyptian president engaged in discussions with Mohamed Ali Musabah Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce, and Youssef Ismail, Chairman of the High Committee of the Saud Bin Saqr Foundation for Youth Projects, as well as the UAE delegation.
El-Sisi was presented with Emirati heritage products and innovative ideas by the chamber.
He conveyed the greetings of the UAE, both its government and people, and expressed his gratitude to the Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises Development Agency for its regular invitation to the UAE, represented by the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and the Saud Bin Saqr Foundation for Youth Projects, to participate according to the nature of their projects and the exhibition.
He added that upon receiving the invitation and presenting it to the members of the Saud Foundation for participation with their project types and the exhibition's nature, numerous desires were received from project owners to participate and showcase their products in the Egyptian markets through the "Our Heritage" exhibition.
He emphasized the distinctiveness of Egyptian-Emirati relations as deep-rooted relationships built on mutual awareness and understanding.
Al Nuaimi assured that visitors to the UAE pavilion during the exhibition days would be surprised by heritage products available at symbolic prices, in addition to performances by a UAE folk troupe specially invited to participate in the exhibition.
They will present a distinctive heritage show and performances of popular arts that echo the past and heritage of the UAE. Throughout the exhibition's days, the melodies of UAE folk groups celebrating the authenticity of the country and the rich history of Egyptian-Emirati relations will fill the sky of the Egypt International Exhibition Center.
This is part of an artistic series for which the UAE community was well-known in the past, featuring traditional performances such as "Al Razfa Al Harbiya," "Al Yawlah," "Al Ayalah," "Al Leywah," and other models of traditional Emirati folklore.
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