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2/25/25, 3:30 PM UAE, Portugal strengthen ties in aviation, tourism & clean energy

ECONOMY & POLICY
UAE, Portugal strengthen ties in aviation, tourism & clean

energy

12 Feb 2025 3 Min Read CW Team
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), held a bilateral
meeting with his Portuguese counterpart H.E. Pedro Reis to explore the means to enhance economic partnership and investment
exchanges between the two countries across various strategic sectors. The meeting was also attended by H.E. Fernando
Figueirinhas, Ambassador of Portugal to the UAE, along with senior officials from both sides.
The discussions took place on the sidelines of the fourth ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) 2025, organized
by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) from
February 10 to 12, 2025, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting explored opportunities for cooperation in shared priority sectors, including
aviation, clean and renewable energy, the new economy, advanced technology, investment, digital sectors, healthcare,
infrastructure, tourism, and modern agriculture.
H.E. Bin Touq emphasised the rapid expansion of UAE-Portuguese economic relations, highlighting the wealth of opportunities to
strengthen collaboration across key development sectors, particularly on economic and investment fronts. He noted that the UAE
views Portugal as a dynamic and vital economy in the Eurozone and is keen to further advance economic cooperation.
H.E. pointed out that the UAE’s hosting of the fourth edition of GISS solidifies its position as a regional and global leader in the civil
aviation sector. The event serves as a key platform to enhance dialogue and cooperation with international stakeholders to support
and advance this vital economic sector. This aligns with the UAE’s vision to transition to a more resilient and sustainable economic
model while also reinforcing global efforts to achieve net zero emissions from aviation by 2050.
H.E. Bin Touq said: “The UAE remains committed to expanding its international partnerships across diverse economic sectors and
strengthening cooperation with promising markets such as Portugal. Both countries have significant potential to develop high-value
investment projects, particularly in new economy sectors, while also advancing global efforts to enhance the safety, security, and

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