Sharjah Chamber explores economic cooperation with Uganda

August 11, 2025 / 10:02 PM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) held discussions with the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda to the UAE to explore ways to strengthen economic ties and unlock new opportunities for investment and trade, particularly in renewable energy, food security, agricultural processing, and technology. The talks aim to support sustainable development efforts on both sides.

High-level meeting between officials

The meeting brought together His Excellency Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the SCCI, and His Excellency Zak Wanumi Kibedi, Ambassador of Uganda to the UAE, along with His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadhi, Director General of the SCCI, and several senior officials from both parties.

Focus on business and sectoral collaboration

Both sides discussed the development of relations between the business communities in Sharjah and Uganda, highlighting the potential for collaboration in key sectors that align with mutual development goals. The talks emphasised shared interests in renewable energy, agriculture, technology, and food security.

Sharjah Chamber highlights growing trade ties

Al Owais reaffirmed the Chamber's commitment to expanding international partnerships, noting the success of a trade mission to Uganda in 2023, which helped pave the way for deeper cooperation. He also pointed to the growth in trade volume between the UAE and Uganda, which surpassed $1.2 billion last year — a reflection of the strengthening economic relationship.

Uganda views Sharjah as a strategic gateway

Ambassador Kibedi described Sharjah as a vital trade and economic hub, serving as a gateway to both Middle Eastern and Asian markets. He praised the Chamber’s role in facilitating business dialogue and proposed signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a sustainable institutional framework for cooperation.

Future plans and sectoral priorities

The Ugandan side extended an invitation to the SCCI to participate in major economic events planned for 2026, and emphasised the importance of building partnerships in value-added sectors such as manufacturing, fintech, and digital services. These areas, he said, would support Sharjah’s global trade aspirations while reinforcing Uganda’s position as a strategic entry point to African markets.