The Sharjah FDI Office, known as Invest in Sharjah, is hosting a high-level business seminar in Tokyo, titled “Discover Sharjah.” This event aims to showcase investment opportunities in Sharjah and is part of a four-day visit to Japan from June 18 to 21. The seminar is organized in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organisation...
Negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Japan are expected to be completed before the end of 2025. This announcement was made by Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, during a recent meeting. Credit: WAM Al Zeyoudi emphasized the importance...
UAE citizens will be able to stay in Japan without a visa for up to ninety days beginning June 1, 2025. This significant change in travel regulations marks a major milestone in the diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates and Japan, as it triples the previous limit of thirty days. The new policy not...
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has formed a strategic partnership with ITOCHU Corporation, a leading trading and investment firm from Japan. This collaboration aims to enhance investments in Abu Dhabi’s rapidly expanding economy. Credit: Abu Dhabi Media Office The partnership will focus on scaling investments in various sectors that are critical to the economic...
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ADCCI) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing business relations between Abu Dhabi and Japan. This agreement was formalized during the Abu Dhabi-Japan Business Connect Forum held in Tokyo, which was attended by key public and private sector...
Top executives from Abu Dhabi are gathering in Tokyo this week to participate in the inaugural Abu Dhabi Investment Forum. This event marks a significant step toward strengthening cooperation between the emirate and Japan in various sectors, including clean energy, hydrogen, artificial intelligence, and life sciences. The forum aims to foster partnerships and investment opportunities...
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, is on an official visit to Japan from April 13 to 16, aimed at enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and advanced technology. His visit includes chairing the second ministerial meeting of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and engaging in bilateral discussions with...
AIM Congress 2025 hosted the “Japan Talks: Innovations Shaping the World” session, where Japanese leaders presented advancements in next-generation technology and industrial innovation that have the potential to enhance investment cooperation between the UAE and Japan, as well as across Africa. According to Zawya, Miho Sato, the Deputy Manager of Yokosuka Research Park (YRP), highlighted...
Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, the Chairman of the Parliamentary Group of the Federal National Council (FNC) of the UAE within the Inter-Parliamentary Union, recently engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing parliamentary collaboration with delegates from Armenia and Japan. This meeting took place in Tashkent on Saturday, April 5. During the session, Al Nuaimi emphasized...
In February 2025, Japan sourced 38.4% of its oil imports from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the total amounting to 25.8 million barrels. This data was reported by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, which operates under Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. During the same month, Japan’s overall oil imports reached...