The UAE continues to build long -term development partnerships with Africa

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al -Zyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, stressed that the UAE is keen to consolidate its relations with Africa, indicating that it pumped total investments of 110 billion dollars in promising sectors, in translation of its fixed approach in building long -term development partnerships, which is seeking to achieve partnership agreements The comprehensive economic that continues to be concluded with the countries of the continent, considering these partnerships an important driver for growth.
This came in the keynote speech delivered by His Excellency at the Emerging Economy Forum, which was held within the activities of the second day of the World Summit of Governments 2025 in Dubai. The forum brought together a group of decision makers, investors and pioneers in various sectors to explore the tremendous economic opportunities in emerging economies, with a special focus on Africa, and participated in hosting the India World Forum and the World Government Summit.
In his speech, Al -Zyoudi emphasized the huge investment opportunities and growth that is characterized by Africa, adding, “There are no limits to opportunities in Africa, as the continent has two -thirds of agricultural lands around the world, and will play a decisive role in global food security.”
Al -Zyoudi highlighted the abundance of the basic resources needed to transform the energy in Africa, including copper, lehium and cobalt, and pointed to expectations that the continent’s population reached 2.5 billion by 2050, which would open up consumer spending prospects worth $ 3 trillion by 2030.
He stressed that the continent will become an active and important party in the global economy, driven by its young population, its abundant natural resources and its escalating technological progress.
He added that Africa is full of resources, creativity and innovation, and we can provide unprecedented opportunities for sustainable development through investment in the main sectors, including infrastructure, agriculture, renewable energy and technology.
Al -Zyoudi explained that within the energy field, half of the South Sahara African population cannot rely on fixed supplies of electricity, and this urgent necessity to find solutions based on cooperation is not limited to filling the financing gaps for the necessary projects in emerging economies, but also the comprehensive growth that achieves The interest of local communities and international investors.
Discussions centered on innovative financing models, including the public and private sectors and high -influential investment, which can help bridge the largest infrastructure gaps and promote sustainable development.
The forum witnessed the participation of prominent speakers, including His Excellency Felix Olua, Vice President of the Republic of El Salvador; His Excellency Pedro Aliana Rodriguez, Vice President of the Republic of Paraguay; His Excellency Manua Camikamica, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade and Small and Medium Projects in the Republic of Fiji; His Excellency Boy Thanna Sun, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Vietnam; And His Excellency David Ralmbofiringa, Minister of Industrialization and Trade of the Republic of Madagascar; His Excellency Dr. Fahd Al -Turki, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Monetary Fund; His Excellency Citoio Lubukwwwwww, CEO of M-Pisa Africa.
The visions of the participants and their discussions reflected the growing interest in the African markets and how strategic investments can contribute in the economic future of the region while ensuring environmental and social official growth.
The Emerging Economy Forum highlighted the important partnership between the UAE and Africa, as the total country’s investments in the continent have so far exceeded 110 billion dollars in the most important priority fields, and this includes an obligation of $ 10 billion from a “source” to generate 10 gigs of clean energy in Africa by 2030 , Along with various initiatives within the logistical and infrastructure services sectors. The forum concluded with a comprehensive message stressing the ability of the parties concerned to build a flexible economic scene that achieves the interests of everyone by benefiting from innovative financing solutions and caring for sustainable practices.