Dubai, UAE – The Minister of Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zayoudi, discussed with senior officials from the public and private sectors in Panama ways to enhance trade and investment cooperation. Expanding the horizons of economic partnership between the two countries, in a way that supports sustainable development paths. It enhances economic integration and the resilience of global supply chains. This was attended by the UAE Ambassador to Colombia and the non-resident Ambassador to Panama, Mohammed Abdullah bin Khater Al Shamsi.
UAE Trade Days
This came during an official visit by Al-Ziyoudi as part of the “Emirati Trade Days”, at the head of a high-level Emirati economic delegation. It brought government officials, business leaders, and representatives of a number of Emirati companies to Panama.
Al-Zayoudi held a series of meetings with a number of senior government officials in Panama. The discussions focused on ways to enhance economic, trade and investment relations between the two friendly countries. Exploring promising opportunities in sectors of common interest. Taking advantage of the pivotal position enjoyed by the UAE and Panama in the global trade movement. Which contributes to enhancing the flow of trade and investments between the two sides, especially in strategic sectors.
Discuss promising trade and investment opportunities
The visit witnessed the organization of a round table that brought together investors and businessmen from the UAE and Panama. It discussed promising trade and investment opportunities in the target markets of both sides. Prospects for strengthening partnerships between the private sector in the two countries, which would support investment flows and trade exchange, and enhance sustainable economic growth.
The value of non-oil trade between the UAE and Panama amounted to $186 million in 2025. With a growth of 49.7%, compared to 2024, reflecting the growing momentum in economic relations between the two countries.
