UAE-JAPAN Joint Business Council Forum
Apr 25, 2024
The first UAE-Japan Joint Business Council Forum was held in Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry in UAE on April 18.
The Business Council was established under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Initiative (CSPI), which was launched by the leaders of Japan and the UAE in 2022, to further deepen dialogue of the two countries and fostering business exchanges among private companies across the UAE and Japan sector.
During the forum, Mr. Masoud Rahama Al Masood, Co-Chairman of the Business Council, delivered an opening speech on behalf of the UAE. He expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the governments of both countries and welcomed the business expansion of Japanese companies to the UAE.
From Japan side, Mr. Nobuhiro Yoshida, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry of Japan expressed his sincere gratitude to everyone involved in both countries, and he is looking forward that the forum will further promote exchanges between private companies.
The UAE Ministry of Economy gave an overview of the UAE’s economy and business landscape. Furthermore, 10 Japanese companies operating in the UAE from various sectors such as healthcare, water, Web 30/innovation, hydrogen, and green materials presented their technologies at the forum.
The Business Council will be jointly held in both countries, and the second forum is scheduled to take place in Japan next year.