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UAE-Kuwait Week To Launch In Dubai On February 3

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DUBAI, (Pakistan Point News - 24th Jan, 2025) Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the
inaugural UAE-Kuwait Week will take place in Dubai from February 3-4, 2025.

The event aims to bolster strategic economic and trade ties between the two nations and identify
new opportunities for collaboration across priority sectors.

Jointly organised by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Dubai Chambers, in collaboration with
the Kuwaiti Consulate General and Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, the event will act as a
dynamic platform for businesses, policymakers, and industry leaders to exchange insights,
explore investments, and strengthen bilateral trade relations.

Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, underscored the significance of the
UAE-Kuwait Week as a key milestone in advancing bilateral economic cooperation and fostering
strategic partnerships.

He said, “The UAE and Kuwait share a deep-rooted relationship, driven by our leadership’s
shared vision for sustainable growth and mutual prosperity. This event serves as a vital platform
to identify opportunities, foster partnerships, and unlock the potential of key sectors such that
are central to both our economies. Whether in energy, logistics, food security, or advanced
industries, we aim to create synergies that will empower businesses and set the foundation for
long-term economic growth.”

He further emphasised the role of the private sector in driving innovation and sustainable
development, highlighting the importance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as the
backbone of economic diversification.

“By engaging the private sector and promoting SME collaboration, we are fostering an
ecosystem that encourages innovation, builds resilience, and delivers tangible economic
benefits for both our nations. Through this joint effort, we reaffirm our commitment to nurturing
opportunities that enhance our shared prosperity.”

Al Zeyoudi highlighted the shared vision for the future between the two brotherly nations and
noted synergies between the "We the UAE 2031" and "Kuwait 2035" visions and their
overarching aims to achieve sustainable development and enhance economic prosperity right
across the region. He noted the value of non-oil trade between the UAE and Kuwait during the
11 months of 2024 amounted to AED 45.4 billion (US$ 12.4 billion), an annual growth of 7.2
percent compared to the same period of 2023, according to preliminary figures, while the
investments flowing from the State of Kuwait to the UAE for the beginning of 2023 amounted to
close to US$4 billion.

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.”

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