The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is actively using its membership in BRICS to boost global trade resilience and take the lead in infrastructure development, according to experts at the World Governments Summit 2025 held in Dubai. During a recent panel discussion, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman and CEO of DP World, along with Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, director general of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), highlighted the UAE’s pivotal role in promoting economic integration both within BRICS and globally.

Bin Sulayem stated that the UAE is enhancing supply chain resilience and reinforcing trade corridors that will benefit economies around the world. He explained that the nation has established itself as a logistics hub for BRICS by creating multimodal trade routes that significantly cut down transit times and stimulate economic growth. He noted, “We have created new trade routes linking Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia, significantly reducing transit times… Through strategic investments, we are addressing global bottlenecks and ensuring seamless trade flows.”

Al Suwaidi emphasized the importance of the UAE’s involvement in BRICS, remarking that it opens up avenues to strengthen economic relationships not only at the government level but also by engaging the private sector. He shared that at ADFD, the focus is on financing projects that promote sustainable development, particularly in transport, energy, and infrastructure. He stated that these initiatives closely align with the BRICS agenda, further contributing to economic integration and connectivity.

The UAE’s strategy includes substantial investments in large-scale infrastructure projects such as ports, railways, and airports, which are essential for enhancing trade flows and facilitating economic exchange.