Dubai: Dubai Chambers explored ways to deepen economic cooperation with the Republic of Serbia during a trade mission organised recently in Belgrade aimed at expanding bilateral engagement across a range of priority sectors.
According to Emirates News Agency, the delegation was led by Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, and attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, as part of the 'Growth Corridors' initiative to strengthen trade and investment cooperation with high-potential global markets and unlock new partnership opportunities.
Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori emphasized that the cooperation between Dubai and Serbia reflects a shared commitment to opening new horizons for trade and investment. The visit provided an opportunity to deepen dialogue between business communities, explore strategic partnerships, and support growth in vital sectors, aligning with Dubai Chambers' efforts to strengthen international cooperation.
During the visit, the delegation held a series of meetings and roundtable discussions with Serbian stakeholders, including talks with the Ministry of Domestic and Foreign Trade attended by Jagoda Lazarevic, Minister of Domestic and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Serbia. Discussions focused on strengthening trade and investment ties in priority sectors, including food and agriculture, tourism, renewable energy, and logistics, as well as exploring cooperation to attract technology talent.
Dubai Chambers also invited Serbian companies to participate in specialised trade exhibitions hosted in Dubai and emphasized the value of co-organising bilateral business events to facilitate direct engagement and partnership-building between Serbian companies and their counterparts in Dubai.
As part of the mission, Dubai Chambers held a roundtable with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (CCIS), bringing together seven leading Serbian technology entrepreneurs. This session highlighted Dubai's strategy to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence applications and the support available from Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy for Serbian companies seeking to expand into Dubai.
Additional roundtables were organised with the Science and Technology Park Belgrade (STP Belgrade) and Serbia's Innovation Fund to explore opportunities in innovation and advanced technologies. The discussions also covered initiatives to strengthen collaboration and enhance entrepreneurial ecosystems, particularly in healthtech, gaming, biotechnology, and blockchain.
The delegation highlighted Dubai's advantages for Serbian e-commerce companies seeking regional expansion, supported by the emirate's role as a regional hub for warehousing and distribution. Discussions with the Development Agency of Serbia focused on boosting mutual investment flows and exploring cooperation in strategic sectors such as manufacturing, mining, and advanced technology.
Throughout the mission, Dubai Chambers outlined the support available to Serbian companies seeking to establish operations in Dubai and expand into regional and global markets. The discussions also covered ways to strengthen business cooperation across sectors including technology, innovation, real estate, trade, and financial services.
Non-oil trade between Dubai and Serbia reached AED335.8 million in 2024, representing a 43.5% year-on-year growth. In 2025, 109 Serbian companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce, taking the total number of active Serbian member companies to 308 by the end of the year, showing a 36.9% annual growth.