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Press Release

H.E. Bin Touq holds high-level meetings in Cyprus and Greece

to strengthen economic partnerships and expand tourism
collaboration

Discussions highlight UAE’s efforts to drive economic growth and
diversification in line with the objectives of ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision

Abu Dhabi, 13 June 2025:

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, held bilateral
meetings with ministers from the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Greece to explore
avenues for enhancing economic and investment cooperation. Discussions focused on emerging
sectors such as innovation, digital infrastructure, food security, renewable energy, smart tourism
technology, and sustainable environmental practices.

The meetings took place on the sidelines of the inaugural Investopia Global – Mediterranean
Edition in Cyprus, which drew broad participation from ministers, government officials, business
leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers from the UAE, Lebanon, Cyprus, and across
Europe. The meetings were also attended by H.E. Mohammad Alhawi, Undersecretary of the
Ministry of Investment; H.E. Mohammad Saif Al Shehhi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of
Cyprus; and H.E. Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Secretary-General Elect of UN Tourism for the
2026–2029 term.

During the discussions, H.E. Bin Touq elaborated on the UAE’s efforts to accelerate the growth
and diversification of the national economy, increase non-oil sector contributions to GDP, and
accelerate the transition to an innovative, knowledge-based economic model. H.E. also highlighted
the national goals of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision and their role in reinforcing the UAE’s position
as a global hub for business, investment, and the new economy by next decade.

H.E. Bin Touq’s meeting with H.E. Georgios Papanastasiou, Minister of Energy, Commerce and
Industry of Cyprus, explored the expansion of economic partnership between the UAE and Cyprus
and the creation of new pathways for business communities in both countries to establish strategic
partnerships. H.E. noted that the longstanding relations between the two countries are built on