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opportunities and fruitful partnerships.”

He added that Dubai Chambers is committed to supporting the growth of Kuwaiti investors in
Dubai, noting that 145 Kuwaiti companies joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2024,
bringing the total number of active Kuwaiti companies registered with the Chamber to 776 — an
increase of 5.6% compared to 2023.

HE Lootah also invited Kuwaiti digital startups to showcase their innovations and connect with
global investors at Expand North Star 2025, the world’s largest gathering of startups and investors.
Dubai Digital Economy Chamber will host the event in October.

With a focus on building long-term partnerships in priority sectors, UAE-Kuwait Week will feature
numerous bilateral meetings between business leaders and private-sector officials. Participating
Kuwaiti ministries and entities include the Kuwait Ports Authority; the National Council for Culture,
Arts and Letters; the Public Authority for Industry; the Ministry of Public Works; the Ministry of
Commerce and Industry; the Ministry of Finance; the Kuwait Investment Authority; the Ministry of
Information; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the Ministry of Oil; the Kuwait Banking Association; the
Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority; and the National Fund for Small and Medium
Enterprise Development.

An accompanying exhibition at the event features more than 25 entities representing leading
companies and SMEs, with cultural and heritage displays showcasing traditional arts and crafts.
Major Kuwaiti banks and companies include the National Bank of Kuwait; Kuwait Flour Mills and
Bakeries Company; Janus Henderson; Al Hashemiya Dates Company; Kuwait Airways; Jazeera
Airways; Air Arabia; Abyat Furniture; Imtiaz; Waves; Coffee App; Dalal Al Mulla Law Firm; Doctor
Company; Agility; Pioneers; and Memento Coffee are participating.

UAE-Kuwait Week will also showcase inspiring SME success stories from both countries,
highlighting the factors contributing to their success. In addition, a conference will facilitate ideas
exchange and cooperation in government practices and sustainable development, focusing on
investment in key sectors such as energy, renewable energy, financial services, real estate,
logistics, transportation, tourism, hospitality, and food trade.

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