The United Arab Emirates and Scotland have taken a significant step to deepen economic ties with the signing of a new agreement aimed at accelerating two way investment and long term collaboration across key sectors.
The UAE Ministry of Investment and the Scottish Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen bilateral investment cooperation and promote increased flows of capital, technology, and expertise between both economies. The agreement reflects the UAE’s broader strategy to expand global economic partnerships that support diversification, sustainable development, and resilient growth.
The MoU was signed by Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Under-Secretary of the UAE Ministry of Investment, and Kate Forbes MSP, Scotland’s Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic. It establishes a structured framework to enhance coordination between government entities, investment promotion agencies, chambers of commerce, business associations, and private sector stakeholders.
Cooperation under the agreement will focus on sharing information on investment legislation and policies, identifying opportunities in sectors of mutual interest, and facilitating partnerships between public and private entities. The MoU also supports joint ventures, co-investment projects, and closer collaboration between small and medium sized enterprises.
Business engagement is a central pillar of the partnership. Planned initiatives include investment missions, forums, exhibitions, and networking events, building on the momentum of Investopia Global Edinburgh held in December 2025. The agreement also supports Scottish participation in Investopia Abu Dhabi in March 2026 and a larger Investopia Global event in Scotland later that year.
The MoU will be implemented through designated focal points on both sides, with regular coordination to advance agreed objectives and deliver measurable outcomes.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
