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UAE ambassador highlights strengthening ties with Greece in trade, tourism and energy

UAE ambassador highlights strengthening ties with Greece in trade, tourism and energy

UAE Ambassador to Greece Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri highlighted the strengthening of UAE-Greece relations in the fields of finance, tourism and culture during a press conference in Athens.

“The bilateral relations between the UAE and Greece are stronger than ever, based on a shared vision for growth and prosperity,” he said, adding that the UAE is keen to boost bilateral trade.

Al Dhaheri pointed to a 12% increase in Greek exports to the UAE and a 193% increase in UAE exports to Greece by 2023. He also highlighted a €200 million investment in artificial intelligence between the UAE’s Mubadala and the Hellenic Development Bank of Investments, as well as a €3.2 billion renewable energy deal between Masdar and TERNA.

He reiterated the UAE’s interest in the Greece-Cyprus Great Sea Interconnector project and praised the growth of UAE tourism to Greece, supported by a new direct Air Arabia flight. Al Dhaheri also noted the strong Greek community in the UAE, with over 10,000 residents who “feel at home.”

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