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Abu Dhabi, UAE –February 2025: The UAE Ministry of Economy, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Chamber

of Commerce and Industry,has hosted a high-level UAE-Argentina economic seminar in Abu Dhabi, bringing
together senior government officials and business leaders from both nations to explore new trade and
investment opportunities. The event was held on the sidelines of an official visit by HE Gerardo Werthein,

Argentina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship, and focused on Argentina’s newly
launched investment framework, the Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI), and the benefits it offers

to international investors.

The seminar was attended by HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and
HE Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED),
Chairman of the UAE Chambers, and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Chamber, alongside a distinguished Argentinian

delegation led by Foreign Minister Werthein.

Speaking at the event, HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi emphasized 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.”

HE 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.

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