Foreword By President Of Malay Chamber of Commerce, Malaysia

Welcome to the Malaysia-Yemen Festival 2010 (MYF 2010), the gateway into emerging markets for Malaysian halal products and services.

In line with the Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM)'s commitment to promote and enhance Malaysian-made products and services, at the national and international level, we are pleased to present MYF 2010 as an avenue for discovering new business opportunities.

Yemen, poised to revive itself as a trading nation it once was with Asia, embraces the desire for rapid economic growth and political stability, is set to be the next emerging nation in the Middle-East to be reckoned with.

The 4-day festival aimed at showcasing Malaysian products and services, business matching and networking between Malaysian and Yemeni businessmen and industry players will certainly forge closer trade and business relations between the two countries. Cultural performances from both countries will be the highlight of the evening.

The historical city of Sana'a plays host to MYF 2010, providing us with a vibrant setting reminiscent of The Arabian Nights. As the backdrop for MYF 2010, the city binds the past with the present in its journey towards a vibrant business environment and a sustainable development for the future.

SYED ALI ALATTAS

President, Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM)