By SHALENDRA PRASAD

Fiji’s fastest growing white goods and lifestyle products retail chain – AL-HAMD Smart Living has joined a list of corporate sponsors backing up the Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) organised first Business Forum of the year scheduled for Friday, May 23 at Tanoa International Hotel in Nadi.

While handing over the donation cheque to NCCI board member Bir Chand on the sidelines of the opening of their tenth modern flagship retail outlet at Challenge Plaza in Namaka on Saturday, May 10, AL-HAMD Smart Living founder and managing director Ashfaaq Khan who is also a board member of NCCI said networking and information sharing is very important in the business world.

AL-HAMD Smart Living managing director Mr Ashfaaq Khan, left, hands over the donation cheque to NCCI board member Bir Chand during the opening of his tenth retail outlet at Challenge Plaza in Namaka, Nadi on Saturday, May 10. Tui Nawaka Ratu Joeli Derenalagi Naevo was the chief guest at the store opening.

“Innovation, networking and collaboration with like-minded people and organisations goes a long way in making any business successful in this competitive world,” Mr Khan said.

Mr Khan said his company will continue to expand and create employment for people around the country.

“I wish NCCI all the success in the upcoming Business Forum and encourage all businesses in Nadi to join and support their activities.”

NCCI president Dr Ram Raju while thanking AL-HAMD Smart Living for the timely donation has welcomed all members and interested business houses to participate in the forum which has attracted a good number of high profile speakers including government ministers, leading CEOs and entrepreneurs.

The theme of this year’s initial Business Forum is, “Fiji’s economic preview – the next fiscal budget and beyond”.

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• SHALENDRA PRASAD is a freelance photojournalist based in Nadi, Fiji