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RIGI reflects Argentina’s ambition to create a world-class investment environment, and we believe
UAE businesses are well positioned to benefit from this new framework.”

Al Zeyoudi also took the opportunity to promote the UAE’s own pro-business regulatory
environment that, coupled with its global connectivity, advanced infrastructure and strategic
location, offers Argentinian businesses an ideal platform to expand internationally.

Further, Al Zeyoudi highlighted the UAE’s expanding global trade relations via its Comprehensive
Economic Partnership Agreement, which make it an attractive gateway for South American
companies seeking access to high-growth markets in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
On his part, Werthein emphasised the significance of strengthening economic and trade
cooperation with the UAE, stating that the launch of the Incentive Regime for Large Investments
(RIGI) is a pivotal step toward creating a more competitive and investor-friendly environment.

He said, “We are committed to deepening our strategic partnership with the UAE, a global hub for
trade and investment. The RIGI framework presents a key opportunity to attract Emirati investments
into Argentina’s priority sectors, including mining, energy, infrastructure, and technology. We look
forward to fostering sustainable, fruitful partnerships that drive mutual growth and further
strengthen our economic ties.”

The RIGI programme, which offers the global investment community access to projects in key
sectors of the Argentinian economy, is designed to attract large-scale international investments by
offering significant incentives across key sectors, including mining and energy, infrastructure and
tourism, technology and advanced industries and manufacturing. It provides regulatory stability,
tax incentives, and long-term predictability for foreign investors, ensuring that businesses operating
in Argentina can expand with confidence and access high-growth opportunities.

The UAE-Argentina seminar concluded with a commitment from both nations to continue
strengthening economic collaboration, exploring joint investment projects, trade partnerships, and
new areas of cooperation in the years ahead. It builds on growing non-oil trade that reached
US$537.1 million in 2024, a 68% increase from 2019. Major Argentinian exports to the UAE include
corn, iron pipes, and soybean products, reflecting Argentina’s strength in agricultural and industrial
goods.

Meanwhile, the UAE exports high-value machinery and tools, supporting Argentina’s growing
manufacturing and technology sectors.

In 2018, the two nations took a significant step towards deepening investment ties by signing a
Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), reinforcing a shared commitment to fostering a transparent and
secure investment environment for businesses in both countries.

The UAE also continues to explore closer engagement with South American countries, including
Argentina, through direct discussions with Mercosur, the South American trade bloc, to enhance
market access and trade flows across the region.

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