UAE–Russia Business Forum to Convene in Dubai on December 10
Dubai, The Gulf Observer: The Russia–UAE Business Council has unveiled the programme and key participants for the inaugural UAE–Russia Business Forum, set to be held in Dubai on 10th December. The event is being organised with support from the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Roscongress Foundation, and the Marathon Investment Group.
The forum will convene as part of the 12th meeting of the Intergovernmental Russia–UAE Commission on Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation, also scheduled for 10th December in Dubai.
Bilateral relations between Russia and the United Arab Emirates continue to deepen, with strong growth in trade and expanding joint initiatives across manufacturing, transportation, logistics, agriculture, digital technologies, healthcare, and investment. Cooperation is progressing in both traditional sectors and emerging high-tech fields requiring new collaborative frameworks.
Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov highlighted the UAE’s importance as a key economic partner in the Middle East.
“In recent years, the UAE has become one of Russia’s key economic partners in the region. The first UAE–Russia Business Forum is a testament to this priority,” he said.
He added that the Russia–UAE Business Council is helping unlock significant potential for mutual investments and joint projects, especially in technology, logistics, trade, and IT startups.
Anton Kobyakov, Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation, emphasised the strategic nature of the partnership.
“Russia and the UAE are building a solid foundation for long-term cooperation that aligns with their interests in the evolving international economic landscape,” he stated. “We are witnessing rising trade and investment activity and new projects in non-resource sectors. Holding the Business Forum in Dubai will enhance practical cooperation and support the launch of new initiatives.”
The forum will gather major companies from both countries, investment funds, tech startups, and logistics operators to explore strategic partnerships.
Plenary Session to Outline Long-Term Growth Vision
A central highlight of the event will be the plenary session titled “Architecture of Long-Term Growth: New Opportunities for Both Countries.”
Alexander Vinokurov, Chairman of the Russia–UAE Business Council, will present the Council’s strategy and mechanisms to harness the economic potential between the two nations. The session will focus on future bilateral economic cooperation and practical tools for project development.
Participants will include:
- Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism
- Anton Alikhanov, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade
- Rustam Minnikhanov, Head of the Republic of Tatarstan
- Badr Al-Olama, CEO of Abu Dhabi Investment Office
- Alexander Zharov, CEO of Gazprom-Media Holding
Innovation and Investment Sessions to Drive New Partnerships
The forum will open with a panel discussion titled “Russia–UAE Innovation Track: A New Era of Technological Partnership.” Speakers will include Andrey Shket of the Skolkovo Foundation, VisionLabs CEO Dmitry Markov, Innovation City CEO Paul Dawalibi, and Magnit Tech CEO Vyacheslav Kubaev. The session will also launch the first accelerator programme designed to build a comprehensive growth ecosystem for Russian tech companies and startups in the UAE.
A dedicated investment session titled “Strategic Co-Investment Dialogue,” hosted by Investment Majlis, will bring together strategic investors and specialised funds to highlight new mechanisms for joint project development and outline plans for a Russia–UAE investment platform.
Focus on Future Trade and Logistics Ecosystems
The programme will conclude with a panel discussion, “Russia and the UAE: Shaping the Ecosystem of Trade and Logistics of the Future.”
Speakers, including Ramy Jallad, CEO of RAKEZ, and Vladislav Bakhtenko, CEO of Grand Trade, will discuss enhancing bilateral export corridors, diversifying trade flows, and building sustainable multimodal logistics solutions between the two countries.
The inaugural UAE–Russia Business Forum is poised to serve as a significant platform for strengthening economic ties and launching new collaborative projects aligned with long-term strategic priorities.
