The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry is exploring ways to enhance economic cooperation with Uganda, reflecting the growing relationship between the UAE and Uganda. In the context of strengthening trade ties, the Sharjah Chamber aims to develop collaboration with Uganda across a range of vital sectors. This article details the fruitful meeting between the two parties and how it could lead to new opportunities for economic collaboration.
His Excellency Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, met today with His Excellency Zach Wanume Kibirige, the Ugandan Ambassador to the UAE, in the presence of His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadhi, Director General of the Chamber, along with several officials from both sides.
The meeting included discussions on developing relations between the business communities in Sharjah and Uganda, exploring collaboration opportunities in renewable energy, food security, agricultural manufacturing, and technology, which will enhance sustainable development efforts on both sides.
Al Owais emphasized the Sharjah Chamber’s commitment to expanding its international network, noting the success of the trade mission organized by the Chamber to Uganda last year, which contributed to opening new avenues for joint cooperation. He also highlighted the noticeable growth in trade exchange between the UAE and Uganda, which exceeded $1.2 billion in 2023, reflecting the ongoing development of economic relations between the two countries.
For his part, the Ugandan ambassador underscored Sharjah’s importance as a vital economic and commercial center and a key gateway to markets in the Middle East and Asia, praising the Chamber’s efforts in facilitating communication between the business communities. He expressed his country’s desire to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Chamber to establish a framework for sustainable institutional cooperation, inviting participation in the economic events that Uganda plans to organize in 2026.
He emphasized the importance of enhancing partnerships in value-added sectors, including manufacturing, fintech, and digital services, which contribute to solidifying Sharjah’s position as a global trading hub and Uganda as a strategic gateway to the markets of the African continent. The Sharjah Chamber’s pursuit of enhancing economic cooperation with Uganda is a step that will open new horizons and strengthen existing partnerships.