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UAE and Canada explore opportunities to

enhance economic partnerships in AI and

advanced technology sectors

October 16, 2025

His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, met with The

Honourable Evan Solomon, Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
and Minister of Federal Economic Development for Southern Ontario, during an official
Canadian delegation’s visit to the UAE. The two sides discussed ways to expand collaboration in

advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI), exploring opportunities to strengthen
economic partnerships in these areas across public and private sectors.

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H.E. Bin Touq affirmed that the UAE and Canada enjoy strong economic relations across a
range of vital sectors, which continue to expand. He added that both nations share a common

vision on the importance of AI, advanced technology, and innovation as key drivers of the new
economy, which paves the way for broader prospects for collaboration in these strategic fields.

During the meeting, H.E. Bin Touq reviewed various national initiatives approved by the UAE to
support the integration of AI across diverse economic sectors, thereby strengthening its

position as a leading global hub for the new economy. Among these is the “Future 100”
initiative for startups and entrepreneurial projects in new economy sectors. H.E. further

highlighted the UAE’s experience in developing the National Economic Registry (Growth) – a
federal digital platform and an AI-powered, comprehensive database launched by the Ministry

of Economy and Tourism to assist investors, companies, and entrepreneurs in exploring the
business environment across more than 2,000 economic activities. This initiative enables
companies to study markets, make decisions, and manage their commercial activities.

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