The UAE Ministry of Investment and the Government of Scotland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral investment cooperation and promote increased mutual investment flows between both countries.
The MoU reinforces the UAE’s ongoing efforts to promote global economic partnerships that support long-term vision of economic diversification, sustainable development, and resilient growth.
The memorandum was signed by Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Under-Secretary of the UAE Ministry of Investment and The Right Honorable Kate Forbes MSP, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, on behalf of the Scottish Government.
The MoU establishes a structured framework for investment promotion and facilitation, enhancing coordination between government bodies, investment agencies, business groups, and the private sector in the UAE and Scotland.
It aims to boost capital, technology, and expertise flows while supporting sustainable, diversified growth. Cooperation will focus on sharing investment regulations and policies, promoting priority-sector opportunities, and enabling public-private partnerships, joint ventures, and SME collaboration through best-practice exchange.
Business engagement is a key pillar, with forums, exhibitions, investment missions, and networking events to strengthen UAE-Scotland business ties. This builds on Investopia Global Edinburgh 2025, supports Scottish participation in Abu Dhabi 2026, delivers targeted Investopia sessions year-round, and backs a larger Investopia Global event in Scotland later in 2026.
Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi Under-Secretary UAE Ministry of Investment
“This MoU reinforces the Ministry of Investment’s commitment to building lasting and meaningful partnerships with leading global economies. This agreement builds on sustained engagement between the UAE and Scotland across government, businesses and investors, including most recently through Investopia, and reflects our shared ambition to translate dialogue into tangible outcomes. We look forward to deepening this partnership further and creating high-quality investment opportunities that benefit our respective business ecosystems and support long-term, sustainable growth.”
Scottish minister Forbes said that, “This MoU marks an important step in deepening Scotland’s economic engagement with the United Arab Emirates. By strengthening channels for investment cooperation, aligning priorities, and supporting our private sector to engage more closely with partners in the UAE, we are creating a stronger platform for collaboration. The agreement lays the groundwork for more diverse, resilient, and future-focused economic ties, enabling businesses in both countries to explore new opportunities and build long-term partnerships in areas of shared strategic interest.”
The MoU also encourages knowledge transfer, capacity building, and human capital development through training programs, technical cooperation, and institutional partnerships. The MoU will be implemented through designated focal points on both sides, who will oversee cooperation activities and agree on forward work plans to advance the objectives of the agreement, including through regular coordination meetings.
