Abu Dhabi, UAE, 02 May 2025 – The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) officially launched the UAE Economic Diplomacy Report 2024–2025 at a high-level event held at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The event facilitated an engaging dialogue on the UAE’s growing role in fostering international cooperation and strengthening global ties, reinforcing the nation’s leadership in economic diplomacy.
Report Highlights UAE’s Strategic Economic Diplomacy
The report provides an in-depth analysis of economic diplomacy as a key pillar of the UAE’s foreign policy, demonstrating how the country utilizes trade, aid, and investment to forge global partnerships and drive sustainable economic growth. It also reviews the UAE’s diplomatic and regulatory milestones in 2024, showcasing its increasing economic influence.
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Key Topics and Discussions
Dr. Ahmed Rashad, Assistant Professor, presented critical insights from the report, covering:
- The global economic outlook
- Emerging trends in economic diplomacy
- The UAE’s active participation in BRICS and the New Development Bank
- The strategic significance of the WTO’s Abu Dhabi Ministerial Declaration highlights the UAE’s commitment to shaping international trade policies.
Distinguished Attendees
The event was attended by prominent figures, including:
- H.E. Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade
- H.E. Ahmed Bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State
- H.E. Nickolay Mladenov, Director-General of AGDA
- Dr. Mohammed Al Dhaheri, Deputy Director General of AGDA
- Dr. Ahmad Rashad, Assistant Professor at AGDA
Also present were AGDA faculty members, students, media representatives, and other distinguished guests from the diplomatic and academic communities.
The launch underscored the UAE’s dedication to advancing economic diplomacy and fostering international collaboration for sustainable development.