UAE President, Italian PM attend UAE-Italy Business Forum

Sharjah 24 – WAM: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, today attended the UAE-Italy Business Forum as part of His Highness' state visit to Italy.

Focus areas of the Forum

The forum’s sessions highlighted diverse areas such as energy solutions, infrastructure development, and innovations in healthcare. It also addressed shared UAE-Italy interests in the fields of information and communications technology, digital transformation, space, joint investment opportunities in Africa, climate action, resource management, and sustainable economic growth.

Strengthening economic cooperation

The forum included dialogue sessions and meetings between Emirati and Italian business leaders to explore ways to develop new investment and trade partnerships. It is periodically held with the participation of business representatives from both countries to discuss opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation, particularly in priority areas.

Signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding

During the forum, numerous memoranda of understanding and agreements were signed by Emirati and Italian companies in various fields, including technology, digital transformation, and investment.

Key attendees

The forum was attended by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President; and several officials accompanying the UAE President during his visit to Italy.