The United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt share longstanding fraternal relations rooted in mutual trust, shared interests, and a common commitment to regional security, stability, and prosperity. The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan continues to hold a special place in the hearts of the Egyptian people in recognition of his historic support for Egypt and his enduring role in laying the foundations of the strong partnership between the two countries. Guided by this legacy, the leadership of both nations continues to strengthen bilateral cooperation across a wide range of sectors.
At the political level, the two countries maintain close coordination and regular consultations on regional and international issues of mutual interest. The shared vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has further elevated the strategic partnership between the two countries and continues to advance peace, stability, and sustainable development in the region.
Economic cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt represents one of the strongest models of Arab economic integration. Built on strategic investment, trade, and sustainable development, the economic partnership reflects the depth of the longstanding fraternal relations between the two countries. The United Arab Emirates is one of Egypt's leading economic partners at both the regional and international levels, with significant investments across key sectors including real estate, energy, infrastructure, tourism, financial services, banking, insurance, technology, telecommunications, and e-commerce. More than 1,800 Emirati companies operate in the Egyptian market, underscoring the confidence of UAE investors in Egypt's economy.
Economic ties have expanded significantly in recent years. Bilateral trade reached approximately USD 9.7 billion in 2025, up from USD 6 billion in 2024, representing year-on-year growth of 61.7%. Egyptian exports to the United Arab Emirates more than doubled to USD 7 billion in 2025, compared to USD 3.3 billion in 2024, while Egyptian imports from the United Arab Emirates totaled approximately USD 2.7 billion.
The Ras El Hekma development marked a historic milestone in bilateral economic relations as the largest foreign direct investment transaction in Egypt's history. The project has strengthened foreign currency inflows and reinforced investor confidence in the Egyptian economy. UAE companies also play a leading role in delivering major strategic and development projects across Egypt, including urban development, new cities, ports, logistics zones, and energy infrastructure. Key projects include the New Administrative Capital, New Alamein City, and initiatives within the Suez Canal Economic Zone, which continues to attract growing interest from UAE investors.
The United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt share close cultural ties that reflect the deep historical and civilizational bonds between their peoples. Cultural cooperation continues to expand through joint art exhibitions, intellectual forums, and cultural events, with both countries actively participating in each other's leading exhibitions, festivals, and cultural initiatives. Close collaboration between cultural institutions also supports the preservation of Arab heritage and promotes a shared cultural identity.
Cooperation in the creative industries has continued to grow, particularly in film, television, and digital media production, while media partnerships have strengthened knowledge exchange, facilitated the sharing of expertise, and contributed to the development of high-quality Arabic media content.
In the academic field, universities and educational institutions in both countries collaborate on scientific research, academic exchange programs, and joint conferences, further advancing educational, scientific, and cultural cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt.
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