UAE, Singapore discuss expanding economic cooperation

A scene from the signing of several agreements

The UAE and Singapore signed several agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to enhance cooperation in investment, industrial development, and government capacity building, on the sidelines of the 17th Abu Dhabi–Singapore Joint Forum, which took place in Singapore.
 
According to WAM, the UAE's Ministry of Investment signed an MoU with Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry to establish a three-year working framework aimed at promoting investment, exchanging knowledge and expertise, developing joint opportunities, strengthening institutional cooperation, and supporting capacity-building initiatives on both sides.
 
KEZAD Group signed a letter of intent with Singapore Business Federation, and Singapore Manufacturing Federation to develop an industrial corridor between Singapore and Abu Dhabi, aimed at boosting trade ties, industrial investments, market access, and supporting Singaporean firms in exploring growth opportunities in Abu Dhabi and other regional and global markets.

 
KEZAD Group and Whithall Gulf Industrial also inked an MoU to explore establishing a sustainability hub within KEZAD, supporting sustainable industrial activities, encouraging adoption of clean technologies, and attracting companies interested in more efficient and sustainable manufacturing, logistics, and related services.
 
Additionally,  the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi  and Singapore’s Civil Service College continue cooperation under a renewed MoU to strengthen collaboration in developing leadership, government capacities, executive education, and governance.
 
The partnership covers knowledge and expertise exchange, the development of training programs, study visits, and joint research, contributing to advancing government capacities.
 
The agreements were signed during the 17th Abu Dhabi–Singapore Joint Forum, chaired by Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, and Dr. Tan See Leng, Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry).
 
During the meeting, both parties discussed expanding cooperation in several strategic priority areas, including investment, economic cooperation, energy, artificial intelligence, space, capacity development, and healthcare.
 
Non-oil trade between the UAE and Singapore reached $6.54 billion in 2025, with the UAE maintaining its position as Singapore’s top trading partner in the Middle East.
 
The UAE and Singapore have worked for over 40 years to advance bilateral relations, focusing on trade, investment, and other strategic areas.