The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) took part in the 29th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) as part of its efforts to raise public awareness of trading rules and fundamentals in a manner consistent with the public’s needs and interests. SCA’s participation in ADIBFalso comes as part of the National Investor Awareness and Financial Inclusion Project launched in the UAE-based capital markets. The participation is intended to introduce the public to the role of the Professional Training and Examinations Centre (PTEC) in providing training to specialists and those wishing to join the securities field.
SCA is keen to participate regularly in ADIBF held this year from April 24 to 30 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Its pavilion displayed film and digital publications in addition to printed matter aimed at raising investor awareness and introducing SCA’s activities and programs. The pavilion also displayed pieces from SCA’s museum collection, including coins and paper currency that were circulated in the region in the past.
SCA conducted a number of lectures and short workshops on the sidelines of the book fair to introduce visitors and school students to SCA’s activities, awareness-raising programs, and professional training programs intended to license those wishing to work in financial markets. SCA’s activities also included competitions for the pavilion’s visitors.
ADIBF, in its 29th edition, attracted more than 1250 exhibitors from 63 countries. It serves as a cultural platform and a major draw for an elite group of authors, publishers, agents, distributors, intellectuals, poets, and literary figures. It is a great opportunity to get the latest releases and to take part in a wide range of cultural, educational, and professional activities, as well as intellectual gatherings.
