Dubai Chambers has held a series of high-level meetings in Addis Ababa with government bodies, investment authorities, and economic institutions to explore new opportunities for trade and investment cooperation between Dubai and Ethiopia.

The meetings were attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, as part of a wider trade mission led by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce to Ethiopia and Ghana, aimed at supporting Dubai-based companies seeking to expand into high-growth African markets.

During discussions with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Industry, represented by Minister of Industry Melaku Alebel, both sides explored ways to strengthen collaboration across industrial sectors, boost trade exchange, and expand partnerships between the private sectors of Dubai and Ethiopia.

Dubai Chambers also met with the Ethiopian Investment Commission, represented by Deputy Commissioner Zinabu Yirga, to discuss attracting investment and enhancing cooperation in priority sectors. The talks highlighted the investment ecosystems in both Dubai and Ethiopia, as well as opportunities available for international investors and companies.

In a separate meeting, Dubai Chambers held talks with Ethiopian Investment Holdings, Africa’s largest sovereign wealth fund, represented by Deputy CEO Meleket Sahlu. Discussions focused on building long-term partnerships that support economic development and create new opportunities for businesses and investors in both markets.

The engagements come as Dubai continues to strengthen its economic ties across Africa, with trade missions increasingly focused on unlocking opportunities in emerging markets and supporting the global expansion ambitions of companies based in the emirate.