Al Zeyoudi, Scottish Cabinet Secretary discuss accelerating joint projects in high-growth sectors

Al Zeyoudi, Scottish Cabinet Secretary discuss accelerating joint projects in high-growth sectors

ABU DHABI, 1st June, 2023 (WAM) -- Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, held a virtual meeting with Neil Gray, Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work & Energy, to review the latest collaborations between the two sides and discuss further areas of promise, especially in high-growth sectors such as food production, clean energy and advanced technology.

During the meeting, Al Zeyoudi commended the growing trade and investment ties between the UAE and Scotland and affirmed the UAE’s commitment to accelerate business opportunities and joint ventures.

He also underscored areas of mutual benefit, including Scotland’s advanced manufacturing and space science sectors.

The two officials discussed the Ministry of Economy’s NextGenFDI programme, and the market-access benefits it could lend to pioneering Scottish companies in fields such as robotics and fintech.

Al Zeyoudi also shared the latest updates on the UAE’s preparations ahead of COP28 in November this year and the avenues for cooperation it can offer enterprises operating in the green economy.

Al Zeyoudi said, “Owing to the continued commitment both from the UAE and Scotland to accelerate collaboration across priority sectors, it is clear there is ample scope for further growth in bilateral trade and investments. Through renewable