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4/23/24, 4:37 PM UAE, Costa Rica inaugurate new trade, investment era under CEPA
The agreement will enhance the access of Emirati service providers to the Costa Rican market across a wide
range of sectors, including business and communications; construction and engineering contracting;
distribution; education; the environment; financial services; health and social care; tourism and travel;
entertainment services; culture and sports; and transportation, he added.

As part of the visit, Al Zeyoudi participated in a high-level roundtable discussion with senior corporate
executives and investors from both countries. The discussion aimed to enhance cooperation between the
private sectors of both sides, starting with exchanging ideas and experiences and exploring potential
investment and partnership opportunities.

During the roundtable, Al Zeyoudi invited participants to explore the available business and investment
opportunities in both countries, highlighting the UAE’s business-friendly environment and its significant role
as a global trade hub, which provides international investors with many unique opportunities in key economic
sectors.
Rawdha Mohamed Alotaiba, UAE Ambassador to Costa Rica, attended the meetings. The UAE delegation
included Rashed Abdulkarim Al Blooshi, Under-Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic
Development (ADDED); Juma Mohammed Al Kait, Assistant Under-Secretary at the Ministry of Economy for
Foreign Trade Affairs; Mohammed Juma Al Mashrekh, Executive Director of Sharjah Foreign Direct
Investment Office (Invest in Sharjah); Ahmed Khalifa Al Qubaisi, CEO of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of
Commerce and Industry; and Sultan Al Hindasi, General Manager of Fujairah Chamber of Commerce and
Industry.

It also included a group of business leaders and senior executives from major private sector companies in
various sectors, including food and agriculture, energy, logistics services, healthcare, and finance. (ANI/WAM)

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