Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Cyprus Business Council in Dubai took part in an EU Business Forum meeting on June 19, where European business stakeholders discussed regional developments, sector priorities and the next steps for EU-UAE economic cooperation.
The in-person meeting was jointly hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the UAE and the Cyprus Business Council – Dubai as part of the framework of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026.
Meeting framework and participants
The meeting was held with the support of the Cyprus Trade Centre in the GCC Region, based in Dubai, and the European Union Delegation to the UAE.
It brought together EU business representatives for an exchange of views on the current situation in the UAE and the wider region, with discussions focusing on resilience, commercial cooperation and the role of the EU Business Forum across key sectors.
Priority sectors and taskforces
The sectors discussed included artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, defence, banking, energy, food and beverage, and logistics.
Among the main issues raised was the launch of a new Energy Taskforce, which will focus on energy efficiency, sustainable aviation fuels and infrastructure projects.
Participants also discussed the Food and Beverage Taskforce, including EU geographical indication products, as well as the establishment of a third taskforce on logistics.
Next steps in cooperation
The next round of Free Trade Agreement negotiations was also discussed, together with the forthcoming DG MENA Breakfast.
The Cyprus Business Council said such meetings play an important role in strengthening dialogue, supporting cooperation and bringing EU companies and the UAE business community closer together.
The council added that it remains committed to contributing actively to initiatives that strengthen EU-UAE business relations, create new opportunities for collaboration and advance shared economic priorities.