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9/24/25, 4:25 PM 1,300 Korean companies now operate in UAE
1,300 Korean companies now operate in UAE
ABU DHABI Tue, 23 Sep 2025
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The UAE is currently home to nearly 1,300 Korean companies, representing a growth of more than 16%
compared to the end of August 2024, according to Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and
Tourism.
He made the remarks while receiving a delegation of business leaders from Republic of Korea led by Yoon
Jin-sik, Chairman of the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), at the Ministry of Economy and
Tourism in Abu Dhabi. The delegation included representatives of 25 Korean companies operating in sectors
such as technology, healthcare, energy, investment, artificial intelligence, and electric vehicles, said a Wam
news agency report.
The minister said the UAE has become a vital economic partner for the Republic of Korea, serving as a key
gateway for Korean exports to the Middle East and North Africa. He stressed that the country offers a highly
competitive business environment and an attractive investment climate, which continues to encourage
Korean firms to expand their presence across diverse economic sectors.
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