UAE and Ireland explore expanding cooperation and enhancing dialogue between business communities in new economy and tourism development

Meeting discusses opportunities to advance innovative projects that integrate AI applications in priority sectors

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, met with H.E. Peter Burke, Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Dubai. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration in the new economy sectors and advancing future tourism projects, in addition to exploring opportunities to enhance partnerships between the public and private sectors of the UAE and Ireland.

H.E. Bin Touq affirmed that UAE-Ireland relations are built on strong foundations of cooperation across priority economic and developmental fields, including the new economy, hospitality, and tourism development. He noted that tourism remains a key pillar of this partnership, contributing to a more competitive business environment and supporting the mutual interests of both nations.

H.E. also underscored the importance of maintaining continuous dialogue between the business communities of the UAE and Ireland, as it helps drive joint initiatives that increase investment flows and boost tourism exchange between the two markets. He highlighted that the two countries are currently connected by 32 weekly flights, which significantly enhance tourism and business links and open up further opportunities for cooperation in these vital sectors.

H.E. Bin Touq said: “We believe that exchanging expertise and enhancing capabilities in tourism, entrepreneurship, and key economic sectors will help create a more attractive investment environment. These efforts will enable Emirati and Irish companies to expand, develop innovative solutions that support sustainable economic growth, and further strengthen the private sector’s role in advancing cooperation in the period ahead.”

The meeting also discussed prospects for deepening cooperation, particularly in supporting and developing innovative projects that integrate artificial intelligence (AI) applications within the new economy sectors. The two sides further explored new and effective channels for coordination and joint work in the future.

Also, the discussions covered ongoing preparations for hosting the Investopia Dialogues in Dublin, scheduled for mid-December in the Irish capital. The event will convene leading entrepreneurs, specialists, and decision-makers, and aims to showcase opportunities to further strengthen cooperation in future economic sectors.