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makes the country a great partner for the Middle East, and for the world at large.
Dato’ Yahaya Abdul Jabar
Malaysian Ambassador to the UAE
   “Malaysia’s wish to become a developed and high-income nation corresponds with the aspirations of the leaders and people of the UAE,” remarks Dato’ Yahaya Abdul Jabar, the Malaysian Ambassador to the UAE, on the growing camaraderie between the two states. Indeed—as the Ambassador goes on to point out— strong political will at the highest level, the common spirit of moderation, the shared Islamic heritage and the great prospects in trade have brought Malaysia and the UAE together as
exemplary allies.
A WORTHY SYMBIOSIS
Significantly, the Ambassador observes that these factors make the entire Middle East a natural harbour for Malaysia’s international aspirations. Malaysia has recognised this by establishing diplomatic missions in all the Gulf Cooperation Council
in Abu Dhabi, the Consulate General in Dubai and the five government agencies of Malaysia present in the UAE have led the country’s efforts to secure ties with stakeholders at all levels–including the government, the business community and the people at large–in the region for mutual benefit.
For instance, the Malaysian Embassy and Consulate General have taken active part in trade fairs in the UAE and have helped the UAE’s business community to gain similar
underscores the centrality of such efforts when he says, “Encouraging the UAE
government and private sector to take an active role in Malaysia’s development is a key performance indicator for the
he says, will continue to prioritise the promotion of business and investment partnerships, in consonance with the Malaysian government’s Economic Transformation Programme (ETP).
THE VIEW FROM THE TOP
Dato’ Yahaya Abdul Jabar takes particular note of the flourishing relationship between the two countries under the regime of Malaysia’s Prime Minister, the Hon. Mohd Najib Razak. “It would not be an overstatement”, he says, “to mention that the Prime Minister enjoys a strong personal and
Promoting investments from the UAE is a key performance indicator for the Malaysian Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
official relationship with HH General Sheikh Mohamad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the Deputy Supreme Commander of
Prime Minister also enjoys a good working relationship with HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Prime Minister Mohd. Najib has visited Abu Dhabi twice to promote bilateral relations, and this is an unprecedented development.” Building on this atmosphere of trust
and goodwill, the two governments have signed a number of significant bilateral agreements to facilitate cooperation in trade and commerce, investment, science and technology, cultural affairs and multilateral issues, and a treaty on higher education is on Malaysia’s agenda for the future. Other priority areas include oil & gas, property development, tourism, aerospace technology, information and communication technology and Islamic finance.
OPEN DOORS
International partnerships are a vital cog in Malaysia’s plan to become a high-
stimulate growth in various parts of the country in order to create high-paying jobs, and foreign investments are key to the success of this programme.
Further, as Dato’ Yahaya Abdul Jabar indicates, Malaysia will need to usher in the best from the world of technology to compete and to sustain high economic growth.
To attain these goals, Malaysia has put in place a slew of incentives. A strategic gateway to China, India and South East Asia, Malaysia also offers a robust institutional support system and abundant skilled labour to ease the entry of foreign entrants from within and beyond the Middle East.
optimism by invoking Malaysia’s pedigree as a business destination: “An established trading and manufacturing nation, Malaysia is a good place to do business. All are welcome.”
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