The Second Arab Exhibition "Arabia-EXPO" took place in the International Exhibition Center "Crocus Expo" in Moscow with the participation of more than 100 Arab, Russian and foreign companies.

"Arabia-EXPO" aimed on expanding of trade and economic relations between Russia and Arab countries, assisting participants in establishing of partnerships, organizing of bilateral meetings and negotiations in order to promote their products and services.

Within a framework of the exhibition business program, the Ninth Session of the Russian-Arab Business Council took place - a business forum with participation of Russian and Arab business circles, ministries and agencies, interested companies and individuals. The Business Forum included plenary session, bilateral sessions of business councils and sections dedicated to different aspects of cooperation.

The UDC Holding representatives attended the Russian-Arab Business Council sessions and shared their experience in cooperation with Arab companies. The UDC Holding presented potential for the Islamic finance industry development in Ukraine and emphasized the prospects of Ukrainian-Arab cooperation.

Taking into account successful experience of the First exhibition in 2008, different companies and representatives from the CIS countries, Europe and Africa showed interest in participating in the International Exhibition "Arabia-EXPO".