The United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Trade, Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, is undertaking a two-day official working visit to Namibia, with engagements focused on strengthening trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.
The UAE delegation includes senior representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Trade, the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, the UAE Investment Authority, Abu Dhabi Ports, International Resources Holding, Etihad Water and Electricity, Air Arabia and Global South Utilities, reflecting growing interest across Namibia’s key economic sectors.
As part of the visit, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) will host a high-level Namibia–UAE Business Forum aimed at bringing together business leaders from both countries to explore investment opportunities and areas of mutual cooperation.
NIPDB Senior Manager for Marketing, Communications and Branding Catherine Shipushu said the forum forms part of efforts to position Namibia as a strategic investment destination by leveraging the UAE’s strengths in capital mobilisation, infrastructure development and market access.
Shipushu said the UAE’s position as a global capital hub, with advanced expertise in energy, logistics and infrastructure financing, presents an opportunity for Namibia to attract investment that supports industrialisation and sustainable economic growth.
According to Shipushu, the forum will facilitate structured business-to-business engagements between Namibian and Emirati companies, with the aim of establishing frameworks for ongoing cooperation and investment partnerships.
The visit comes as Namibia continues to pursue foreign direct investment and strategic partnerships to support economic diversification and long-term development.
