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The Minister also noted the steady rise in Canadian business activity in the UAE, with the number of
Canadian trade licences reaching 14,719 by August 2025, an increase of nearly 19 percent
compared to the previous year.
Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, welcomed the UAE delegation, noting that the launch of
Investopia Global – Alberta embodies the close ties Canada shares with the UAE, particularly in
energy, emissions reduction, and advanced technologies.

She added that Alberta offers a flexible economic environment, skilled workforce, and abundant
resources, making it an ideal destination for Emirati investors to achieve tangible returns.
On the sidelines, a roundtable meeting of the UAE–Canada Business Council was convened with
the participation of Bin Touq and representatives from both government and private sectors in the
two countries. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen bilateral investment partnerships,
expand cooperation in the new economy sectors, facilitate investment flows, and develop joint
projects that support sustainable growth while enabling entrepreneurs in both nations to expand
internationally.
The minister affirmed that the UAE–Canada Business Council serves as a strategic platform to
deepen economic ties between the two countries

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