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5/6/25, 5:10 PM Abu Dhabi's economic delegation to Japan explores new avenues to strengthen partnerships
(ADCCI), ADNOC, KEZAD, Hub71, Abu Dhabi Airports, and major
companies from different sectors.

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".

H.E. Al Zaabi added: "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. Our 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% of Japanese investments
in the Middle East. This visit is a testament to our commitment to
take this partnership to new heights, with plans to deepen
cooperation in clean energy, hydrogen, AI, life sciences, and next-

generation technologies to shape a sustainable future."

Bilateral trade and mutual investments are poised to further
increase with the signing of the UAE-Japan Comprehensive
Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), expected to be finalised

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