Georgia, UAE discuss deepening economic cooperation, investment opportunities

UAE in trade, investment, real estate, transport, logistics, energy and tourism were discussed on Thursday at a meeting between Georgian Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili and her UAE counterpart, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri.

The sides highlighted Georgia’s strong economic growth, noting that the country’s economy expanded by 7.6% in January-August 2026. Against this backdrop, they discussed Georgia’s investment appeal and opportunities to attract UAE investment, citing the country’s robust economic growth and potential for business development.

Al Marri emphasized strong interest in investing in Georgia’s energy sector.

The two sides also discussed strengthening cooperation in tourism and civil aviation, identifying the UAE as an important tourism market for Georgia and highlighting ongoing efforts to promote the country’s tourism potential.

The Georgian side also outlined major transport and infrastructure projects, including plans to build a new airport in Vaziani.