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Abdulazis Al Ghurair, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, emphasised the role of UAE-Kuwait Week in
driving bilateral economic ties to new heights. “The UAE-Kuwait Week represents a strategic
opportunity to expand trade and investment flows, creating pathways for growth in sectors such as
tourism, logistics, healthcare, and real estate. By fostering collaboration and sharing expertise, we
can unlock promising opportunities that will contribute to sustainable economic progress for both
nations.”

He added, “Dubai continues to provide Kuwaiti businesses with a gateway to regional and global
markets, supported by advanced infrastructure, a pro-business environment, and a vibrant
economy. Today, the Kuwaiti Business Council under Dubai Chambers’ umbrella actively supports
the interests of Kuwaiti companies, whose numbers have risen to 775 registered members as of
September 2024. This reflects the growing confidence of Kuwaiti businesses in Dubai’s status as a
leading hub for trade and investment.”

Khalifa Al-Ajeel, Minister of Commerce and Industry in Kuwait, emphasised the strong brotherly
relations between Kuwait and the UAE, highlighting the "We the UAE 2031" and "Kuwait 2035"
guiding visions that target sustainable development and the enhancement of economic prosperity
across the region.

Looking ahead to the "UAE-Kuwait Week" in Dubai on February 3-4, Al-Ajeel stated that the event
aims to explore new investment opportunities and strengthen joint economic cooperation. It will
focus on enhancing bilateral relations and stimulating growth in vital sectors such as tourism,
healthcare, energy, and financial services. The event underscores the commitment of both nations
to deepen cooperation, support the private sector, and promote sustainable development.

Meanwhile, Khaled Al Zaabi, Consul-General of the State of Kuwait to the United Arab Emirates,
praised the deep fraternal ties between the State of Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates,
highlighting the strong bond between their leaderships. These ties have fostered broad relations
across many sectors including economic, cultural, and tourism, leading to accelerated growth and
significant expansion of strategic partnerships which support both nations’ sustainable
development goals.

The two-day event will feature a comprehensive agenda designed to drive cooperation and unlock
new opportunities for growth. Conferences and panel discussions will focus on unlocking
investment potential across key sectors, including energy, renewable energy, healthcare, logistics,
and tourism. These sessions aim to bring together experts, investors, and policymakers to share
insights and explore actionable strategies for economic development.

Business-to-business meetings will play a central role in facilitating dialogue and fostering
partnerships between government and private sector representatives. These engagements will
provide a platform for identifying opportunities, addressing challenges, and expanding
collaboration in strategic areas.

The event will also showcase success stories, highlighting the achievements of small and medium-
sized enterprises (SMEs) and exploring pathways for collaboration in emerging industries. By
sharing these success narratives, the program will underline the critical role of SMEs as drivers of
innovation and growth.

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