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6/16/25, 5:16 PM H.E. Bin Touq Holds High-Level Meetings In Cyprus And Greece To Strengthen Economic Partnerships And Expand Tourism Collab…

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. Digital marketing trends

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 mutual understanding and fruitful cooperation, marked by continuous development
across all strategic sectors, particularly economic and investment ones.
The meeting explored opportunities to expand support mechanisms for UAE companies operating in Cyprus, facilitating
their growth in the market. It also emphasized the potential for Cypriot exporters to leverage the UAE's strategic position as
a global business and investment hub. Furthermore, the UAE's extensive network of regional and international economic
partnerships and trade agreements offers significant advantages for export and import activities, creating mutually
beneficial opportunities for both nations. Digital marketing trends

The Minister of Economy also met with H.E. Dr. Konstantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, to explore
avenues for deepening bilateral economic cooperation in key areas of mutual interest. H.E. Bin Touq reaffirmed the UAE's
commitment to fostering stronger economic ties with Cyprus, particularly in future-oriented sectors such as energy,
renewable energy, and industry. Both sides emphasized the potential for collaboration in sustainable economic projects
and underscored the value of knowledge exchange and best practices to drive mutual growth.

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