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By Samuel Asamoah
Dubai Chambers has intensified efforts to strengthen trade and investment relations with Ghana following a series of high-level engagements with key business and economic institutions in Accra.
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The meetings formed part of a broader trade mission by the Dubai Chambers aimed at exploring new economic opportunities in Africa and supporting the expansion of Dubai-based companies into emerging markets.
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Leading the delegation was Salem AlShamsi, Executive Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers, who engaged officials of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre and the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana on strategies to deepen bilateral trade and investment cooperation.
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Discussions with the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, led by its President Stéphane Miezan, focused on strengthening collaboration between businesses in Ghana and Dubai, increasing bilateral trade and expanding joint investment opportunities across key sectors of the economy.
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The two sides also explored ways of building sustainable economic partnerships capable of enhancing trade flows between both markets.
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At a separate meeting with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Chief Executive Officer Simon Madjie highlighted Ghana’s investment potential and opportunities available to international investors. The engagement examined cooperation across strategic sectors while identifying measures to encourage investment inflows and stronger private-sector participation between Ghana and Dubai.
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Dubai Chambers also held talks with the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana, represented by its Executive Secretary Asaki Awingobit. Discussions centred on strengthening business-to-business cooperation, improving direct communication between companies and opening new channels for trade and investment partnerships.
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The engagements underscore Dubai Chambers’ growing interest in Ghana as a strategic gateway to West Africa’s expanding trade and investment market.
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Analysts believe the discussions could create fresh opportunities for Ghanaian businesses in areas including export market access, logistics partnerships and private-sector collaboration with Dubai-based firms.
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The meetings also align with Dubai Chambers’ wider international expansion agenda aimed at deepening commercial ties with African economies and positioning Dubai as a leading global business hub.
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However, industry observers say the long-term impact of the engagements will depend on the ability of both sides to convert the institutional discussions into concrete investment deals, increased exports and sustainable business partnerships
