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2/25/25, 11:37 AM Second Edition of Japan-Kyoto Trade Exhibition opens in Dubai - Eye of Riyadh

Second Edition of Japan-Kyoto Trade Exhibition opens in Dubai

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, officially inaugurated the 2nd Edition of the Japan-Kyoto
Trade Exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

The prestigious event features over 120 Japanese companies and brands, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a strategic hub for
Japanese trade and investment in the region.

Dr. Al Zeyoudi confirmed during his opening speech at the Japan Kyoto Trade Exhibition 2025, hosted by the emirate of Dubai,
that UAE-Japanese relations are witnessing continued momentum thanks to the two countries' joint mission to continue

advancing their decades-long partnership to new heights of shared growth and prosperity.

“Efforts to advance Emirati-Japanese relations to broader horizons stem from a strategic trade and investment partnership
with a solid base of commercial prosperity, as bilateral non-oil trade in 2024 reached about US$17.7 billion, an increase of 2.2

percent compared to 2023 and a growth of 32 percent compared to 2021. Japan is the ninth-largest trading partner of the
UAE globally, while the country is Japan’s first trading partner in the Gulf region," Dr. Al Zeyoudi said.

He elaborated, “The two countries launched talks to reach a comprehensive economic partnership agreement last November,
and it is expected that we will complete this agreement before the end of this year, opening up great horizons and providing
promising opportunities for the private sector and business communities on both sides to build long-term partnerships that

contribute to joint economic growth.”

The Japan-Kyoto Trade Exhibition is set to become an annual fixture in the Middle East, providing a platform for Japanese
businesses to showcase their products and services while enabling UAE-based enterprises to explore new commercial
opportunities.

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