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UAE, Argentina explore new investment

opportunities

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ABU DHABI, 5th February, 2025 (WAM) -- The 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 seminar was attended by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade,
and 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 Gerardo Werthein, Argentina’s Minister of Foreign
Affairs, International Trade and Worship.
The event was held on the sidelines of an official visit by Argentina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and
focused on Argentina’s newly launched investment framework, the Incentive Regime for Large
Investments (RIGI), and its benefits to international investors.

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.”

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,

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