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5/6/25, 5:10 PM Abu Dhabi's economic delegation to Japan explores new avenues to strengthen partnerships
various sectors, fostering the exchange of expertise and technology and opening new markets for both Japanese and UAE
businesses.

The delegation will visit and participate in key events in Japan, including Expo 2025 Osaka and SusHi Tech – Tokyo, and the
th
11 Abu Dhabi Japan Economic Council (ADJEC) meeting. The delegation will also organise the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum
(ADIF) and Abu Dhabi-Tokyo Business Forum, which aim to enhance cooperation and attract talent, business, and investment
to Abu Dhabi.

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 AED 106 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. This unique 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.

SOURCE Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED)

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