{
  "id": 16092069,
  "title": "UAE-Greece Strategic Forum opens new horizons for private sector-led trade, investment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/uae-greece-strategic-forum-opens-new-horizons-for-private-sector-led-16092069",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T17:54:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-greece-strategic-forum-opens-new-horizons-for-private-sector-led-trade-investment-1.500720334"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UAE-Greece Strategic Forum commenced in Athens on Thursday, coinciding with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi’s official visit to Greece. The event convened senior officials, business leaders, and investors from both nations, aimed at bolstering bilateral trade and investment cooperation. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece presided over the gathering. Attendees included Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade; Haris Theoharis, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece; and Dimitris Skalkos, Secretary General for International Economic Relations at the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Enterprise Greece. Private sector representatives and chambers of commerce from both countries were also present.\n\nThe forum concluded with the signing of 18 memoranda of understanding, agreements, and commercial partnerships, valued at over EUR12.75 billion. These commitments spanned crucial sectors such as digital infrastructure, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, industry, logistics, transport, healthcare, life sciences, and food security. The agreements underscore a heightened interest from the private sector in joint projects and expanded commercial and investment cooperation in emerging high-growth areas.\n\nUAE's commitment to augmenting bilateral investment was evident as Greece's Minister of Foreign Trade announced an additional EUR15 billion investment through a joint initiative. This initiative is poised to fortify the long-term economic and investment partnership between the UAE and Greece, fostering growth in sectors of mutual strategic and developmental importance. Dr. Al Zeyoudi emphasized, \"The UAE-Greece Strategic Forum underscores our collective dedication to enhancing bilateral relations and generating tangible opportunities for businesses. The 17 signed agreements and partnerships, amounting to more than EUR12.75 billion, alongside the UAE’s pledge of EUR15 billion in joint investment, demonstrate a burgeoning confidence in the partnership’s long-term potential. Our aim is to translate this momentum into productive projects, high-quality investments, and sustainable economic value for both nations.\"\n\nAl Zeyoudi also noted the dynamic nature of global trade, logistics, and supply chains, highlighting the strategic value of partnerships that combine complementary strengths and access to critical markets. He highlighted the UAE’s role as a global trade and investment hub, while Greece offers a gateway to Europe. Strengthening these synergies can empower businesses from both nations to extend their reach across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, and amplify their participation in global value chains. Emphasizing the vital role of the private sector, Al Zeyoudi stressed the conversion of opportunities into successful partnerships, employment, and sustainable economic growth. The forum’s program aimed to foster deeper engagement among business leaders and investors, featuring discussions on fortifying food security through resilient supply chains and collaborations in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Business-to-business meetings and investment-matching sessions facilitated the identification of new commercial and investment partnerships. The outcomes of the forum will stimulate continued bilateral trade and investment, laying new groundwork for cooperation in key sectors and future-oriented initiatives, thus reflecting the burgeoning momentum in UAE-Greece economic relations and the shared dedication to a private sector-driven partnership focused on practical outcomes, sustained growth, and mutual prosperity.",
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