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Press Release

UAE and Canada explore opportunities to enhance

economic partnerships in AI and advanced technology
sectors

Discussion held during a bilateral meeting between H.E. Bin Touq and
Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence

Abu Dhabi, 16 October 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, 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.

Furthermore, the meeting explored ways to strengthen partnerships in developing
sustainable digital solutions that enhance business competitiveness in both countries.
The ministers also discussed the exchange of expertise in regulatory policies for
responsible AI and the integration of its applications across key economic sectors,
including tourism, entrepreneurship, and aviation. In addition, the meeting addressed
investment opportunities and the expansion of partnerships between Emirati and
Canadian companies in the technology sector, as well as collaboration in research and
development (R&D) of advanced technological solutions.

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