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Press Release

H.E. Bin Touq to lead UAE delegation to VivaTech 2025 in Paris to
explore strategic collaborations that enhance the competitiveness of

entrepreneurial projects

Delegation includes over 50 representatives from business incubators,
government entities, and UAE startups

Abu Dhabi, June 09, 2025:

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, will lead the UAE’s economic delegation
to France this week to participate in VivaTech 2025, taking place in Paris from June 11 to 14 under
the theme “The New Frontiers of Innovation.” The event will bring together a broad international
audience of decision-makers, industry leaders, and innovation pioneers from around the world.
The UAE’s participation in the event aims to strengthen global partnerships in the fields of
entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology, while exploring collaborative opportunities in
future-focused economic sectors with French and European markets. It also seeks to enhance the
global competitiveness of UAE-based startups.

The UAE delegation includes more than 50 representatives from government entities, business
incubators, and UAE-based startups, alongside key players from the country’s entrepreneurship,
innovation, and technology ecosystem. VivaTech serves as a strategic platform to showcase the
innovative products, services, and solutions developed by UAE enterprises, while also facilitating
opportunities for partnerships and investment with French, European, and global companies.

During the visit, H.E. Abdulla bin Touq will hold official meetings with French ministers and
senior officials to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral economic cooperation—particularly
in the fields of entrepreneurship, innovation, and other sectors of mutual interest. The programme
will also feature business engagements and site visits to leading French institutions specializing in
entrepreneurship, technology, and research and development.

The UAE’s participation in VivaTech aligns with its efforts to reinforce its position as a global
hub for SMEs and startups based on innovation, technology and R&D. It aims to enhance the
capabilities of UAE companies, while also expanding their opportunities for access and
competiveness and partnerships in global markets. The initiative supports the UAE’s knowledge-
and innovation-driven economic model and embraces emerging technological trends that enhance
competitiveness and drive sustainable development, in line with the "We the UAE 2031" vision.