The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has sealed a strategic agreement with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs to support enterprises in expanding into international markets.
The partnership aims to boost trade, share export strategies and explore new market opportunities for SMEs in both countries. By leveraging Tokyo’s industrial expertise with Abu Dhabi’s global connectivity, the initiative aims to help emerging companies enhance their position in international markets.
Under the agreement, both parties will work together to connect entrepreneurs, exchange industry data and insights, and coordinate on policies that are critical to export success.
Over the next 12 months, designated teams in both Abu Dhabi and Tokyo will collaborate to provide joint activities, such as trade missions, policy dialogues, targeted workshops and business matching programs.
H.E. Badr Al-Olama Director General – ADIO
“ADIO’s partnership with Tokyo’s Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs reflects a shared vision that economic resilience begins with entrepreneurs who want to expand globally. Abu Dhabi’s long-term growth strategy centers on building partnerships that empower innovation, enable exports and open new global pathways.”
For Tokyo, the agreement highlights its commitment to supporting Japanese SMEs in navigating new markets and adapting to a rapidly evolving global trade environment.
“Abu Dhabi offers an ideal platform for Tokyo-based SMEs aiming to expand their reach into the Middle East and beyond. This strategic partnership with ADIO will create tangible opportunities for export growth, knowledge exchange and deeper commercial ties. It’s a timely and strategic step forward that strengthens both economies,” added Tanaka Shinichi, Director General, Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
In the coming months, ADIO and the Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs will commence implementing the first phase of the agreement, prioritizing practical support for exporters, strategic dialogues and the joint promotion of opportunities in line with the long-term economic agendas of both governments.
