UAE, Kazakhstan to strengthen business relations in key sectors

UAE, Kazakhstan to strengthen business relations in key sectors

Picture used for illustrative purpose only. There is vast potential for the UAE and Kazakhstan to expand business ties in key sectors and areas of mutual interest, such as food security, agriculture and digitalisation of economic sectors, according to government officials and trade experts who spoke at the latest Global Partnership Series event. The virtual forum, organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) in partnership with Kazakhstan's embassy in the UAE, was attended by 130 participants from the UAE and Kazakhstan, including government officials, industry experts and business leaders. Speakers and high-level attendees included Madiyar Menilbekov Ambassador, Republic of Kazakhstan, UAE; Alisher Abdykadyrov Vice Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Majid Al Ghurair, Chairman Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Fahad Al Gergawi CEO of Dubai FDI; Assylbek Jakiyev, Official Representative for Cooperation with Major Oil and Gas Operators and Oilfield Service Development, National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken"; Azamat Kozhanov, Managing Director; Kazakh Invest; and Omar Khan, Director of International Offices at Dubai Chamber. In his opening remarks, Madiyar Menilbekov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan, United Arab Emirates described the UAE as "a key economic partner of Kazakhstan in the region", and said bilateral