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2/18/25, 2:51 PM Latifa bint Mohammed attends opening of UAE-Kuwait Week in Dubai - Emirates24|7
communities, supporting sustainable development and creating promising
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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