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Press Release

Minister of Economy and Tourism meets Premier of Alberta to

discuss enhancing cooperation and economic partnerships in new
economy sectors

Meeting explores cooperation in clean energy, hydrogen, agricultural
technologies, food security, digital technologies, and AI

Abu Dhabi, 27 September 2025 - H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and
Tourism, held a meeting with the Honourable Danielle Smith, Premier of the Canadian province
Alberta, to discuss strengthening economic and investment partnerships and enhancing cooperation
in emerging sectors of the economy, particularly clean energy, food security, tourism, digital
technologies, space, and advanced manufacturing. The meeting also reviewed opportunities to
boost investment flows between the two sides, support innovation, and establish new channels for
cooperation between the Emirati and Canadian business communities.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of Investopia – Alberta, hosted by the city of Calgary,
which brought together business leaders, senior government officials, and investors from both
countries to explore prospects for economic and investment cooperation in future sectors .

During the meeting, H.E. Bin Touq emphasized the UAE’s continued expansion of its economic
partnerships with various countries around the world. He praised the progress in UAE-Canadian
relations, particularly with Alberta, which is one of the most important economic centres in clean
energy and advanced technologies. He noted that this cooperation aligns with the UAE's efforts to
enhance the growth of the new economy and achieve sustainable development.

H.E. said: “Our meeting today represents a new step in consolidating the partnership between the
UAE and Alberta within the framework of Investopia Alberta. It serves as a valuable platform to
explore qualitative investment opportunities and launch innovative projects that support the
transition towards a more diversified and sustainable economy, enhancing market and business
integration between the two sides.”

Furthermore, H.E. Bin Touq pointed out Investopia’s key role in connecting the business
communities in the UAE and Alberta with promising opportunities in the fastest-growing markets,

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