Fujairah Ruler hosts delegates of International Mining Conference

October 28, 2025 / 5:47 PM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, emphasised the vital role of the mining sector in advancing economic development and diversifying national income sources. He reaffirmed the UAE leadership’s vision of building a strong, sustainable economy, noting Fujairah’s strategic importance in the mining and quarrying industry due to its rich and diverse geological landscape.

Meeting with conference delegates

His Highness Sheikh Hamad received Mohamed Ebrahim Hassan Al Mansoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for Infrastructure and Transportation Affairs; Adel Saqr Al-Sager, Director-General of the Arab Industrial Development and Mining Organisation (AIDMO); and the participating delegations attending the 10th Fujairah International Mining Conference at Al Rumaila Palace.

Conference highlights and international cooperation

Hosted by the emirate and organised by the Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation (FNRC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and AIDMO, the conference gathers ministers, experts, decision-makers, and investors worldwide. His Highness Sheikh Hamad praised the attendees’ role in sharing expertise, strengthening international cooperation, and exploring opportunities in the mining sector.

Appreciation from delegates

The conference guests expressed gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Hamad for his warm welcome and continued support for initiatives and projects that foster global knowledge exchange and advance progress in the mining industry.