The First edition of UAE-Russia Business Forum has commenced in Dubai, marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral business ties between the two nations.
The UAE-Russia Business Forum, a key event on the business agenda of both countries, is organised by the Russia-UAE Business Council (RUBC) jointly with the Roscongress Foundation and with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and Marathon Investment Group.
The forum brings together leaders of major companies and investment funds from Russia and the UAE, relevant ministries, and technology startups.
UAE-Russia Business Forum is taking place as part of the 12th meeting of the Intergovernmental Russia-UAE Commission on Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation.
In recent years, the trade turnover has surged, with joint projects expanding across industries such as manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, digital tech, healthcare, and investment. Cooperation is growing in both traditional sectors and innovative fields, driving the need new partnership models.
Major sessions at UAE-Russia Business Forum
The key part of the UAE-Russia Business Forum is the plenary session, titled ‘Architecture of Long-Term Growth: New Opportunities for Both Countries‘, where Alexander Vinokurov, Chairman of RUBC, will present the Council’s strategy and instruments for unlocking the economic and business potential of Russia and the UAE.
Participants in the plenary session include UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov and Head of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov among others.
The panel discussions of UAE-Russia Business Forum will open with the session ‘Russia-UAE Innovation Track: A New Era of Technological Partnership‘. The session will launch the first accelerator program for creating a comprehensive growth ecosystem for Russian tech companies and startups in the UAE.
The development of investment cooperation between strategic investors and specialized funds will be discussed in a dedicated session hosted by Investment Majlis, Strategic Co-Investment Dialogue, which is aimed at fostering meaningful dialogue and presenting new tools for project support. The session will highlight projects and mechanisms for creating a Russia-UAE investment platform.
The business program will conclude with a panel discussion titled ‘Russia and the UAE: Shaping the Ecosystem of Trade and Logistics of the Future‘. They will discuss the development of bilateral export corridors and logistics routes, the diversification of trade flows, and the creation of sustainable multimodal solutions.
