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5/22/25, 9:57 AM AGDA launches UAE Economic Diplomacy Report 2024–2025
Bringing an institutional perspective, Dr. Mohammed Al Dhaheri, Deputy Director General of AGDA,
added: “This report is not only a reflection of the UAE’s strategic economic direction, but a learning tool
and a resource that helps equip the next generation of diplomats and policy thinkers with a deeper
understanding of how global economies interact, shift, and evolve. At AGDA, we see this as essential to

preparing leaders who can think globally while acting with purpose.”

From an academic perspective, Dr. Ahmad Rashad, Assistant Professor at AGDA, commented:
“Economic factors play a significant role in shaping international relations, making it increasingly vital for
diplomats to understand these dynamics. This report contributes to building the economic literacy

essential for effective diplomacy, empowering diplomats to proactively respond to global shifts and forge
strategic, long-term partnerships that advance the UAE’s interests and global standing.” He added that
the report also serves as a foundational reference for researchers in the field of economic diplomacy and
international economic relations.

The event reinforced AGDA’s role as a platform for policy dialogue and its dedication to preparing

diplomats and decision-makers equipped to address the emerging challenges and opportunities of
international affairs. While the report and discussions echo the UAE’s broader strategic objectives of
sustainable development, economic diversification, and strengthened global influence through

cooperation, innovation, and foresight.

About the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA):

The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) is a globally recognised diplomatic centre of
excellence in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It delivers accredited academic programmes and high-impact executive
training to develop future diplomats, as well as the government and business leaders of tomorrow. AGDA
brings together an intellectual community from the world of diplomacy, academia and research. As a

respected and evolving regional think tank, AGDA produces research that advances knowledge and
capabilities relevant to the UAE’s foreign policy objectives. The Academy is a producer of leading
resources, including indices and publications.