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UAE and Canada explore opportunities to enhance

economic partnerships in AI and advanced technology

sectors

By PR News Desk 16/10/2025

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.

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,

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