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9/24/25, 4:24 PM UAE Welcomes 1,300 Korean Companies with 16% Growth
UAE Welcomes 1,300 Korean Companies with 16% Growth

September 23, 2025 3 minutes read

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In a significant development that underscores the strengthening ties between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Korea,

the UAE has welcomed nearly 1,300 Korean companies, reflecting a remarkable growth of over 16% since August 2024.
Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, the UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, made this announcement during a meeting held in Abu
Dhabi with a delegation comprising prominent Korean business leaders, including Yoon Jin-sik, Chairman of the Korea

International Trade Association (KITA). This delegation, representing 25 diverse companies, covered a broad spectrum of
sectors such as technology, healthcare, energy, artificial intelligence, investment, and electric vehicle manufacturing.

The presence of a substantial number of Korean firms in the UAE speaks volumes about the UAE’s positioning as a critical
economic partner for South Korea, especially when it comes to accessing markets in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

According to Minister Al Marri, the UAE offers a competitive business environment that is particularly attractive to
international investors seeking to capitalize on expansion opportunities in a region that is undergoing rapid economic

transformation.

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