UAE, Seychelles discuss economic cooperation at Expo 2020 Dubai

By Samantha Allen

Published: March 7, 2022 | 6:15 PM GMT

UAE, Seychelles discuss economic cooperation at Expo 2020 Dubai

DUBAI, 7th March, 2022 – Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, held a meeting with Devika Vidot, Minister for Investment, Industry, Entrepreneurship and Industry in Seychelles, on the sidelines of Expo 2020 Dubai.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed strengthening the economic partnership between the two nations by exploring new areas of cooperation and agreeing on new frameworks of coordination, facilitating mutual access to their markets for investors and entrepreneurs, capitalising on promising opportunities, and increasing trade and investment flows by focusing on the tourism and clean energy sectors.
Al Falasi said the UAE has adopted an ambitious vision for the next 50 years based on improving economic and commercial openness to the rest of the world and establishing international partnerships and evolving cooperation programmes in priority sectors.
The non-oil trade exchange between the two countries grew 27.3 percent compared to 2020, with non-oil exports up 35.1 percent, re-exports 25 percent, and imports 16.7 percent.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.