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Options for the fund, as well as a possible structure for the future company were discussed in the meeting of Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Chief Executive Linar Yakupov and Islamic Corporation for Private Sector Development regional division (Asia) CEO Ahmed Khalid.

As an example, the parties discussed the business model of the Malaysia pilgrims’ fund.

«Every year the number of people in Tatarstan, traveling to Hajj, increases and the issue of creating such a fund is very relevant today, - underscored Linar Yakupov. - Such a fund would allow people to save funds, and after accumulating sufficient money, go to Hajj to fulfill their religious duty».

During the first day of Annual Investment Meeting 2014 representatives of the region met with Dubai World Central (DWC) Vice President Takhnun Saif.

The discussions were attended by Assistant to the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Radik Gimatdinov, Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Chief Executive Linar Yakupov, Tatarstan Development Corporation CEO Bulat Gayanov, JSC «Special Economic Zone «Innopolis» CEO Igor Nosov, Head of Laishevsky municipal district Michail Afanasyev, «Kazan» international airport CEO Aleksey Starostin.

It was noted that for the Republic of Tatarstan the experience of Dubai World Central is interesting from the standpoint of the world's practice of creating and development of «airopolis» models. In particular, during the meeting Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Chief Executive Linar Yakupov told about the Kazan Smart City project.

The opening ceremony was held today at the «Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre».

In the AIM-2014 participates delegation of the Republic of Tatarstan. The delegation consist of Assistant to the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Radik Gimatdinov, Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Chief Executive Linar Yakupov, Trade and Economic Representative of the Republic of Tatarstan in the UAE Timur Khairutdinov, JSC «Special Economic Zone «Innopolis» CEO Igor Nosov, Chairman of the Tatarstan Chamber of Commerce Shamil Ageev.

The signing took place during the official visit of the delegation of the Republic of Tatarstan headed by Rustam Minnikhanov at the IV annual investment forum in Dubai (United Arab Emirates).

The purpose of the forum, which will be held from 8 to 10 April 2014 in the «Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre», is to provide the greatest interaction and exchange of best practices, stimulate business and investment.

The delegation of the Republic of Tatarstan includes: Assistant to the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Radik Gimatdinov, Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Chief Executive Linar Yakupov, Trade and Economic Representative of the Republic of Tatarstan in the UAE Timur Khairutdinov, JSC "Special Economic Zone «Innopolis» CEO Igor Nosov, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tatarstan Shamil Ageev.

The product, which will reflect the dynamics of capitalization of the Tatarstan’s largest issuers, is launched by the business center of the Republic of Tatarstan - Internet portal TatCenter.ru.

The index database - TATINDEX (TAIX) included 6 national companies, whose shares are traded on the MICEX/RTS: JSC «Tatneft name of Shashin» (TATN); JSC «Nizhnekamskneftekhim» (NKNC); JSC «KAMAZ»; JSC «Tattelecom» (TTLK); JSC «Kazanorgsintez» (KZOS); JSC «Nizhnekamskshina» (NKSH).

The conference, which will be held in the republic on April 23-24, 2014, organized by The Technopolicy Network, Ministry of Economic Development of Russia and the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR).

«Partnership for cluster development» International Conference is aimed at sharing experiences and creating sustainable relationships between participants of AIRR and EU countries (the Netherlands, Germany, France) on interregional cooperation, cluster policy, the implementation of the «triple helix» ideology and joint projects at the level of individual enterprises and research centers of Russia and Europe.

Minister of Construction of the Nizhny Novgorod region Vladimir Chelomin within his working visit to the region took part in the discussion of the interaction between construction enterprises of Tatarstan and the Nizhny Novgorod region.

Roundtable with the participation of Tatarstan representatives of the construction industry, Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan, the management of Tatarstan Export Corporation, Trade House «Tatarstan - Nizhny Novgorod» was chaired by the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture and Housing of the Republic of Tatarstan Almaz Ahmetshin.

Vladimir Chelomin in the discussion shared information about the development of the construction industry of Nizhny Novgorod region and implementation of housing investment projects in the region. The Minister told about the projects as building a second bridge across the Volga and the road, as well as the development of the Nizhny Novgorod Metro.

In the events of the forum takes part Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Chief Executive Linar Yakupov.

The second forum of development institutions, which holds on April 2-3 in Yekaterinburg, is a specialized area of international, federal and regional development institutions to discuss best practices and development prospects. Compared to last year at the Second Forum greatly expanded topics for discussion, increased the number of guests from international organizations and agencies.

This year, special attention is paid to the inter-layer cooperation of development institutions in implementing the investment, especially infrastructure projects, the organization of projects using public-private partnerships.

Meeting of Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Chief Executive Linar Yakupov and Hungary Investment and Trade Agency Vice-President Peter Bilek held today at the Tatarstan-Hungarian business forum.

The sides discussed cooperation within WAIPA, areas of joint work and the question of signing a cooperation agreements between the agencies. Designating areas of cooperation Linar Yakupov and Peter Bilek noted the development, agriculture, engineering and high technologies spheres.

Peter Bilek during negotiations announced its readiness to receive a delegation of the Republic of Tatarstan in Hungary in May this year. It is expected that the delegation will include representatives of Tatarstan Investment Development Agency, Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tatarstan and the business community of the region interested in developing cooperation with Hungarian colleagues.

During the forum held discussions of Tatarstan's and Hungary’s investment opportunities, areas of cooperation and bilateral meetings of the republic’s business community with Hungarian colleagues.

Tatarstan-Hungarian business forum, which opened today in «Shylyapin Palace Hotel», moderated by Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Chief Executive Linar Yakupov. The presidium also includes First Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan Ruslan Kabirov, the Head of the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in Hungary György Palashti, Hungarian Investment and Trade Agency Vice - President Peter Bilek.

The forum was attended by Tatarstan Export Corporation First Deputy CEO Ildar Abdrakhmanov, Tatarstan Association of Small and Medium Enterprises President Haidar Khayrullin, Adviser to the Head of Drozhzhan region on economics and investment Lilya Dautova, representatives of Tatarstan companies.