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2/20/25, 4:04 PM UAE, Argentina to explore trade and investment opportunities
Speaking at the event, Dr. Al Zeyoudi emphasised the UAE’s commitment to strengthening economic
ties with Argentina and unlocking new opportunities for investment, stating, “Argentina is an important
economic partner for the UAE, and we see significant opportunities to enhance trade and investment
flows in sectors that will shape the future of both our nations.”

“The introduction of 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.

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