"Abu Dhabi Economy" In Japan, it is looking to enhance partnerships with the main economic powers

Abu Dhabi, May 6 / WAM / A delegation from the Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi discusses during his current visit to Japan, which will continue until May 9, ways to enhance cooperation in a number of areas of common concern within the ongoing efforts to enhance relations and partnerships with the world’s major economic powers.
The organization of the visit comes in partnership with the Embassy of the UAE in Tokyo, and the delegation includes officials and leaders from more than 80 entities and institutions from the two sectors, the private sector, startups and entrepreneurs, including the Department of Culture and Tourism- Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Securities Market, Abu Dhabi Global ADGM, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Abu Dhabi Customs, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Khalifa Fund To develop projects, Adenuk, Mabla, Kizad, Hub71, Abu Dhabi Airports, and major companies and institutions from various economic sectors.
His Excellency Ahmed Jassim Al-Zaabi, Head of the Department of Economic Development- Abu Dhabi said: “(Falcon Economy) continues to consolidate the position of Abu Dhabi as an emerging economic power and an attractive center for global talents, valuable investments and pioneering businesses. Entrepreneurship. ”
His Excellency Al -Zaabi added: “For more than 6 decades, Japan is a major partner for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates, which clarifies the continuous growth of trade exchange and joint investments, as trade exchange increased with an annual growth rate of 11.9 percent during the past five years, and the UAE’s non -oil exports to Japan increased by 8.8 per cent and imports by 12.2 in The hundred. Also, our total investment in Japan has doubled during the same period, and the UAE attracted 80% of Japanese investments in the Middle East.
It is expected that the trade exchange and joint investments will witness significant growth after the conclusion of the comprehensive economic partnership agreement between the UAE and Japan this year, as the agreement aims to open more opportunities in various sectors, exchange experiences and technology and open new markets for both Japanese and Emirati companies.
During the visit, the Abu Dhabi Economic delegation is participating in a number of events in Japan, including Expo 2025 in Osaka, the “Sushi Tech” conference in Tokyo, and the 11th session of the Abu Dhabi Economic Council, organized by the Department of Economic Development- Abu Dhasi, the Japanese Cooperation Center for the Middle East.
“This visit comes as an affirmation of the depth of partnership between the UAE and Japan, as Japanese experiences are integrated in digital transformation, technology, sustainable transport and industry automation with the requirements of the strategic sectors in the UAE, and the visit also reflects our common vision towards an economy based on knowledge and sustainable future.”
His Excellency Al -Fahim added: “We look forward to a new era of growth and enhance cooperation, as we aim to develop relations to broader horizons with partners in Japan to achieve sustainable growth.”

He explained that the UAE embassy in Tokyo is proud to support the delegation to achieve the goals of the visit.

Since its launch in 2011, the Abu Dhabi -Japan Economic Council has contributed to enhancing bilateral relations, opening business opportunities and facilitating trade and investments. The total capital of Japanese companies operating in Abu Dhabi, which is under the membership of the Japanese Cooperation Center for the Middle East, amounted to 106 billion dirhams, and these companies work in a number of sectors including oil, gas, contracting, retail, consulting, education, machinery and equipment.
After the great success of the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in London, Beijing and Shanghai, the forum will hold its first activities in the Japanese capital on May 9, 2025.

The forum organized by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Abu Dhabi International ADGM provides a suitable platform for CEOs and business leaders to explore opportunities to build partnerships with Abu Dhabi, which is one of the fastest growing economies in the Middle East and North Africa.

The Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in Tokyo includes dialogue sessions, introductory offers and bilateral meetings with officials and decision makers in Japan, with a focus on new economic complexes in Abu Dhabi such as the SIVI and SAVI complex (SAVI), the food development and water abundance (AGWA), and the health, medicine and fitness group for a sustainable life (HELM).
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Abu Dhabi International ADGM, organizes the Abu Dhabi Business Forum -Japan on May 8, 2025 to strengthen relations and partnerships between the business sectors in Abu Dhabi and Japan by providing an appropriate platform for companies and institutions to explore opportunities and build partnerships.

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