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Ahmed Al Mansoori, the UAE Ambassador to Serbia, participated in a roundtable meeting held between the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry focused on technology exchange and innovation. The high-level gathering took place in Belgrade and brought together leading business representatives from both nations to discuss expanding economic cooperation and investment opportunities.
The meeting was chaired by Sultan Al Mansoori, President of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, with participation from Mohamed Ali Rashed Lootah, Director General of Dubai Chambers, and accompanying delegation members. From the Serbian side, the event was attended by Marko Čadež, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, along with Vice President Mikajlo Visović and members representing prominent Serbian companies.
UAE Serbia Business Cooperation Takes Center Stage
The roundtable aimed to enhance dialogue and exchange perspectives on economic and investment cooperation between the UAE and Serbia, according to official reports. The meeting specifically encouraged Serbian companies to explore mutual investment opportunities and market expansion in both countries.
Discussion topics centered on several key sectors representing the new economy, including advanced technology, smart industries, logistics services, and the digital economy. These focus areas align with both nations’ strategic priorities for economic development and technological advancement.
Technology Exchange and Innovation Partnership
The technology exchange and innovation initiative reflects growing UAE Serbia business cooperation in cutting-edge sectors. Both chambers emphasized the importance of knowledge sharing and expertise transfer to support sustainable economic models.
Additionally, the roundtable enabled business communities from both countries to identify promising investment opportunities across various sectors. The platform facilitated direct engagement between UAE and Serbian business leaders, creating pathways for concrete partnerships and joint ventures.
Strategic Economic Vision
The meeting supported the shared vision of both nations toward developing innovative and sustainable economic models, according to the chambers. Serbia has increasingly positioned itself as an attractive investment destination for Gulf countries, while the UAE continues expanding its global business footprint.
However, specific investment commitments or memoranda of understanding signed during the roundtable were not disclosed in official reports. The focus remained on establishing frameworks for future collaboration rather than immediate project announcements.
Meanwhile, Dubai Chambers has been actively pursuing international partnerships as part of broader efforts to diversify trade relationships beyond traditional markets. Serbia represents a strategic gateway to European markets for UAE businesses exploring expansion opportunities.
Promising Sectors for Investment
The emphasis on smart industries and digital economy sectors reflects global trends toward technology-driven growth. Both countries recognize the potential for collaboration in areas such as artificial intelligence, fintech, and sustainable infrastructure development.
In contrast to traditional trade relationships focused primarily on commodities, this partnership prioritizes innovation-led cooperation. The logistics services sector also emerged as a key area of mutual interest, given Dubai’s position as a global trade hub and Serbia’s strategic location in Southeast Europe.
Furthermore, the meeting addressed ways to facilitate smoother business operations between the two countries, including potential regulatory improvements and investment protection frameworks. Such measures could encourage more Serbian companies to establish presence in UAE markets and vice versa.
The chambers indicated that follow-up meetings and business delegations are expected to continue building on the foundation established during this roundtable. However, specific timelines for future engagements have not been officially announced by either chamber.
