Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) recently held discussions with the Embassy of Uganda in the UAE to explore ways to enhance bilateral business relationships and advance cooperation to strategic levels.
According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions aimed to promote mutual trade benefits and identify high-potential opportunities in priority sectors. These discussions build on the successes of the Sharjah Chamber's trade mission to Uganda last year. The meeting took place at the Chamber's headquarters and involved Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, and Zaake Wanume Kibedi, Uganda's Ambassador to the UAE, along with other senior representatives from both the Chamber and the Ugandan Embassy.
The primary focus of the meeting was to enhance communication between businesses and investors from both regions, particularly to enable Sharjah-based companies to explore promising opportunities in the Ugandan market. Key sectors identified for collaboration included renewable energy, food security, agro-processing industries, infrastructure, and technology.
Abdallah Al Owais emphasized the strong bilateral relations between the UAE and Uganda. He highlighted the meeting as a testament to the Sharjah Chamber's strategic commitment to strengthening collaboration with Uganda and its role in facilitating value-driven business connections and mutually beneficial partnerships.
The Ugandan delegation underscored the strategic importance of the UAE and the emirate of Sharjah as a crucial gateway for Ugandan exports to Middle Eastern, Asian, and European markets, as well as a key source of investment and technology. They expressed appreciation for the Sharjah Chamber's efforts in fostering connections between the two business communities and conveyed their desire to deepen partnerships that align with the sustainable development goals of both nations.
During the meeting, Ugandan officials also outlined potential collaboration opportunities with Sharjah and provided an overview of key economic events planned in Uganda for 2026.