Syrian Emirati Investment Forum Exploring New Horizons for Industrial and Food Security Partnerships
Syrian-Emirati Investment Forum: Exploring New Horizons for Industrial and Food Security Partnerships
The activities of the First Syrian-Emirati Investment Forum, organized by the Syrian Investment Agency, commenced at the Palace of Conferences in Damascus. The forum witnessed a prominent participation from the delegation of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Industry, headed by Dr. Mazen Deerwan, along with the chairmen and vice chairmen of the chambers of industry from Homs, Hama, Damascus & its Countryside, and Aleppo, in addition to food sector representatives and the federation's management.{C}
The forum was opened by Dr. Nidal Al-Shaar, Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry, who stressed the restoration of distinct and natural relations between the two countries, calling for the creation of sustainable partnerships that support stability and prosperity. For his part, Dr. Thani Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, confirmed a mutual political will to move from dialogue to tangible investment projects and real integration.{C}
On the sidelines of the forum, a special meeting was held between the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Industry and the UAE Chambers of Commerce delegation (comprising representatives from the UAE Chambers, Dubai Chambers, Abu Dhabi Chamber, and Fujairah Chamber). The Syrian delegation highlighted the competitive advantages of Syria's investment environment, including attractive laws, skilled labor, and promising opportunities in food, pharmaceutical, textile, software, building materials, and petrochemical industries, alongside Syria's strategic geographical location. The talks also focused on food security and joint agro-investment projects.
In response, the Emirati delegation welcomed the Syrian proposals and called for providing a comprehensive investment guide backed by practical statistics to serve as a clear roadmap for investors. They also encouraged continued exchange of visits and participation in international exhibitions in the UAE to promote Syrian products and boost exports. The meeting concluded with an agreement to provide the UAE side with the required data, and an Emirati offer to host and train Syrian cadres on global working systems
12/5/2026
