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His Excellency Shihab Ahmed Alfaheem, Ambassador of the UAE to Japan, said: “This visit reflects the deep-rooted and
forward-looking partnership between Abu Dhabi and Japan. Japan’s expertise in digital transformation, technology,
sustainable mobility, and industrial automation complements Abu Dhabi’s strategic sectors and our shared vision for a
knowledge-based, net-zero future. We are on the cusp of a new era of bilateral cooperation, enabled by frameworks such as
the forthcoming Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which will unlock greater market access and
enhance investment flows between the two countries. The UAE Embassy in Tokyo is proud to support this delegation, and we
look forward to deepening our engagement with Japanese partners to drive long-term sustainable growth.”
Since its establishment in 2011, ADJEC, co-chaired by ADDED and the Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East
(JCCME), has been driving bilateral cooperation across various industries. JCCME member companies operating in Abu
Dhabi have a total capital value of AED106 billion, and are active in a range of sectors, including oil and gas, contracting,
retail, consulting, education and heavy machinery manufacturing.
Following its success in London, Beijing and Shanghai, the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF) will make its Japan debut in

Tokyo on 9 May 2025. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and ADGM, ADIF provides a platform for top
CEOs, business leaders, and investors to explore strategic partnerships and investment opportunities with one of MENA’s
fastest-growing economies. The event will include keynote speeches, panel discussions, and high-level engagements with
Japanese government officials and corporate leaders, with a focus on Abu Dhabi’s economic clusters, including the Smart and
Autonomous Vehicles Industries (SAVI) cluster, AgriFood Growth and Water Abundance (AGWA) cluster, and recently
launched Health, Endurance, Longevity, and Medicine (HELM) cluster.
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry ADCCI, in cooperation with ADGM and ADIO, will organise the Abu
Dhabi-Japan Business Connect forum on 8 May 2025. The forum is a high-level gathering of business leaders and officials,
designed to bring together representatives from both Abu Dhabi and Tokyo, to enhance international partnerships and explore
global investment opportunities. The high-profile forum aims to strengthen economic relations and international partnerships
between Abu Dhabi and Japan.

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