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2/25/25, 11:37 AM H.E. Dr. Thani Bin Ahmad Al Zeyoudi Inaugurates 2nd Edition of Japan-Kyoto Trade Exhibition in Dubai World Trade Centre - …

On September 18, 2024, the UAE and Japan initiated discussions on a Comprehensive Economic
Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to unlock new economic collaboration opportunities and drive
sustainable growth.

The Japan Trade Exhibition, taking place from February 10-12, 2025, highlights a diverse array of
Japanese companies from sectors including technology, artificial intelligence, aerospace, food

industries, engineering, sustainability, tourism, healthcare, arts, and crafts. The exhibition aims to
explore trade and investment prospects while leveraging Dubai’s strategic location as a global business
hub.

As the first comprehensive platform dedicated to showcasing Japanese innovation in the UAE and GCC,
the exhibition offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with industry leaders, buyers, retailers,
and key decision-makers across multiple sectors in Japan, the UAE, and the wider Middle East. It also
fosters cultural exchange between the two nations.

Sakaue further highlighted the historical significance of trade between the Arab world and Japan,

stating, “Historical records show that the trade of incense wood between the Arab countries and Japan
has existed since the Heian period, over a thousand years ago. At this trade show, we will begin the
opening ceremony with a performance of incense rituals using incense wood that is more than a
thousand years old, celebrating the origins of our long-standing trade history. We hope that this event
will not only foster future business opportunities but also help build connections between many people,

contributing to peace and development”

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