• | 11:00 am

UAE investment in Turkey tops $6 billion, fueled by strategic partnerships

The President of the Turkish Investment Office expects investment exchanges to grow further, driven by the impact of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

UAE investment in Turkey tops $6 billion, fueled by strategic partnerships
[Source photo: Krishna Prasad/Fast Company Middle East]

The economic and investment ties between the UAE and Turkey are strengthening rapidly, with bilateral investment flows reaching significant levels. UAE investments in Turkey have surpassed $6 billion, while Turkish investments in the UAE have exceeded $3 billion in recent years.

At Investopia 2025 in Abu Dhabi, Burak Dağlıoğlu, President of the Investment Office of the Presidency of Turkey, highlighted the transformative impact of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and projected further growth in investment exchanges.

Dağlıoğlu highlighted that Turkish companies are looking to expand their global presence by leveraging the UAE’s strategic position as a trade hub, offering access to key Asian and African markets.

At the same time, he pointed to Turkey’s attractive investment landscape for UAE investors, emphasizing its extensive trade network—including the EU Customs Union and 30 free trade agreements—which grants access to a market of over one billion consumers.

He also highlighted Turkey’s advanced infrastructure, emphasizing Istanbul’s strategic connectivity, which provides access to 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP nearing $1.2 trillion.

Dağlıoğlu highlighted the importance of deepening investment dialogue between the two nations, pointing to the vast potential for mutual growth. He also praised Investopia as a premier global platform for fostering discussions on bilateral and multilateral investment opportunities.

More Top Stories:

FROM OUR PARTNERS