UAE-Norway Investment Forum Showcases Strategic Opportunities

On the sidelines of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s official visit to Norway, the UAE Ministry of Investment hosted the UAE-Norway Investment Forum in Oslo.

The event convened senior officials, investors, and entrepreneurs from diverse economic sectors in both countries, highlighting investment opportunities within the UAE’s competitive business landscape.

The forum focused on the incentives provided by the UAE’s robust business ecosystem, encouraging Norwegian and international companies to utilize Abu Dhabi and the UAE as strategic hubs for expanding operations into Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. This initiative aligns with the evolving global economic landscape, increasingly influenced by knowledge and innovation across vital sectors.

During his welcoming address, Mohammed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, emphasized the importance of transitioning towards sustainable, knowledge-based economic models. He noted that the UAE’s economic vision is closely aligned with Norway’s emphasis on sustainable growth, revenue diversification, and fostering an innovation-driven economy.

The forum also highlighted the UAE’s strategic advantages, including its prime location connecting global markets, advanced infrastructure, capacity to attract top global talent, and a flexible legislative framework offering significant incentives for investors.

Notable speakers included Espen Barth Eide, Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Tomas Norvoll, State Secretary at the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries. The event featured panel discussions with representatives from major Norwegian companies such as Equinor, Yara, and Aker ASA, alongside prominent UAE firms like ADNOC, Masdar, and AD Ports Group, further solidifying the commitment to enhancing economic and trade relations between the two nations.

News Source: Emirates News Agency