GOVERNOR O F J A K A R TA Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb. It is a great honor for Jakarta to host the prestigious 3rd Muslim World Business and Investment Zone Conference & Exhibition. This unique event will hopefully fulfill the expectations of Indonesian entrepreneurs, especially those in Jakarta, hoping to link up with businesses and fellow entrepreneurs from all over the Muslim world. As the Governor of Jakarta, it gives me great pleasure to welcome all VIPs, speakers, exhibitors and delegates to the Indonesian capital, a strategic metropolis in the Asia-Pacific Region. You will find it a captivating backdrop for your meetings; a distinct blend of traditional Indonesian life with international facilities and service in an unforgettable city. As one of the world’s largest tropical cities, Jakarta is an economic powerhouse heading into a second decade of growth. It is also home to 9.7 million of the friendliest, most welcoming people you will find anywhere. Jakarta is hospitable, industrious and ever-attentive to guests’ needs, whether technical, business-related or social. Our five-star hotels offer facilities of the highest standard. More than forty leading hotels have meeting facilities to match any in our region, while our convention and exhibition facilities have had many years’ experience in handling large events. Affordable luxury is a feature of life here. While you are out and about in Jakarta, you will find an international level of sophistication in our many shopping malls, and an intriguing mix of trendy boutiques and galleries. You can enjoy all of the world’s major cuisines on offer, but may I suggest that you also sample some authentic Indonesian food at any of our many restaurants, before heading off to enjoy our exciting nightlife scene. Our administration has also been steadily improving urban infrastructure to help people move about, and increasing the size of green recreational areas. So please consider what we have to offer. Once again, Jakarta would like to welcome all participants, international delegations and trade missions to this land of opportunity and assure you of great support from our provincial government as well as our business community. Wassalamu‘alaikum Wr. Wb. Jakarta, August 2012
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