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Investments and trade ties soar

His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, chairman of ADDED, said: “Abu Dhabi’s soaring Falcon
Economy is solidifying the emirate’s status as a rising economic powerhouse and a premier
destination for global talent, high-value investments, and world-class enterprises. As part of
initiatives to future-proof the economy, we are strengthening partnerships with leading economies
and top trading partners around the globe, as well as investing in advanced industries, R&D, and
entrepreneurship.”

Al Zaabi explained that Japan has been a key partner of Abu Dhabi and the UAE for more than six
decades, as evidenced by the steady growth of bilateral trade and mutual investments. Abu Dhabi’s
trade with Japan grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9 percent in the last five
years. Over the same period, the UAE’s non-oil exports to Japan increased at a CAGR of 8.8
percent, and imports rose at a CAGR of 12.2 percent.

“Additionally, our investments in Japan have more than doubled over the past five years, and our
country attracted over 80 percent of Japanese investments in the Middle East,” added Al Zaabi.

During the visit, Abu Dhabi plans to deepen cooperation in clean energy, hydrogen, AI, life sciences
and next-generation technologies to shape a sustainable future.

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