What is the primary goal of the agreement between Abu Dhabi Chamber and CCI France UAE?

The agreement aims to strengthen economic, investment, and trade relations between Abu Dhabi and France by creating a framework to connect business communities, facilitate market access, and foster partnerships, particularly in future-focused sectors.

What activities will be facilitated under this agreement?

The agreement will facilitate activities such as business forums, conferences, workshops, networking events, trade missions, official delegations, and bilateral meetings between companies, investors, and entrepreneurs from Abu Dhabi and France.

Who are the key signatories of this cooperation agreement?

The agreement was signed by H.E. Ali Mohamed Al Marzooqi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Chamber, and Agnès Lopez Cruz, Director of CCI France UAE.

How does this agreement align with Abu Dhabi’s economic vision?

It aligns with Abu Dhabi's vision to build a diversified, competitive economy based on knowledge, innovation, and advanced technology, and strengthens its position as a global hub for innovation and the digital economy, supported by the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025 — 2027.

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Economy·24 September 2026

Abu Dhabi Chamber and CCI France UAE Boost Economic Ties, Focus on AI and Innovation

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) and CCI France UAE have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance economic, investment, and trade relations between Abu Dhabi and France.

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) and CCI France UAE, the French Chamber of Commerce in the UAE, have inked a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening economic, investment, and trade ties between Abu Dhabi and France. This accord establishes a structured framework to connect the business communities of both regions, facilitating market access, identifying promising opportunities, and fostering partnerships that enhance competitiveness and growth.

Cooperation Focus Areas

The agreement builds upon the existing strong economic relationship between the UAE and France, seeking to use their complementary strengths into tangible trade and investment opportunities. Key areas of collaboration include:

Business forums, conferences, and roundtable meetings
Workshops and networking events
Trade and economic missions, including official delegations and mutual visits
Facilitation of bilateral meetings between companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders in Abu Dhabi and France

Particular emphasis is placed on future-focused sectors such as entrepreneurship, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and sustainability. The partnership will also support participation in international exhibitions and business platforms organised by or agreed upon by both parties.

Driving Abu Dhabi's Economic Vision

H.E. Ali Mohamed Al Marzooqi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Chamber, highlighted the Chamber's commitment to empowering businesses of all sizes to engage with the AI-enhanced economy. He noted that the agreement with CCI France UAE provides a more integrated framework for joint business initiatives, cooperation in priority economic sectors, and the exchange of expertise, aligning with Abu Dhabi's vision for a diversified, competitive economy driven by knowledge, innovation, and advanced technology.

Agnès Lopez Cruz, Director of CCI France UAE, echoed these sentiments, stating that the agreement provides a practical framework to strengthen communication and connect companies with opportunities in both markets. She specifically mentioned the 'Voices of AI' forum as an important platform for fostering an advanced AI ecosystem. These efforts align with Abu Dhabi’s ambition to become a global hub for innovation and the digital economy, supported by initiatives like the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025 — 2027 and partnerships aimed at bolstering AI capabilities and advanced technology adoption within businesses.

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What is the primary goal of the agreement between Abu Dhabi Chamber and CCI France UAE?: The agreement aims to strengthen economic, investment, and trade relations between Abu Dhabi and France by creating a framework to connect business communities, facilitate market access, and foster partnerships, particularly in future-focused sectors.
Which specific sectors will benefit from this cooperation?: The cooperation places a particular focus on entrepreneurship, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and sustainability.
What activities will be facilitated under this agreement?: The agreement will facilitate activities such as business forums, conferences, workshops, networking events, trade missions, official delegations, and bilateral meetings between companies, investors, and entrepreneurs from Abu Dhabi and France.
Who are the key signatories of this cooperation agreement?: The agreement was signed by H.E. Ali Mohamed Al Marzooqi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Chamber, and Agnès Lopez Cruz, Director of CCI France UAE.
How does this agreement align with Abu Dhabi’s economic vision?: It aligns with Abu Dhabi's vision to build a diversified, competitive economy based on knowledge, innovation, and advanced technology, and strengthens its position as a global hub for innovation and the digital economy, supported by the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025 — 2027.

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Zawya — UAE Real Estate

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