Uganda is scheduled to host the fourth annual Uganda–United Arab Emirates Business Forum at Speke Resort Munyonyo from October 27–29, 2025, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The three-day event, organized in partnership with Uganda’s Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai, will serve as a signature platform for strengthening economic and commercial cooperation between the two nations.
Organizers said the forum will draw government officials, investors, and business leaders from both countries, including representatives from the Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
Key sectors to be explored through panel discussions, field visits, and direct business dialogues include commercialized agriculture, agro-industrialization, tourism, oil and gas, renewable energy, infrastructure, innovation, and real estate.
The forum aligns with Uganda’s Vision 2040 and its commitment to fostering a conducive environment for sustainable foreign investment.
The Prime Minister of Uganda is scheduled to deliver the keynote address during the official opening ceremony, while Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, is expected to present an economic outlook highlighting Uganda’s dynamic economy.
Foreign Affairs Minister, Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar will preside over the closing ceremony.
Ambassador Zaake Wanume Kibedi emphasized the growing bilateral relationship, noting that holding the event at Speke Resort Munyonyo “reflects our shared commitment to move beyond dialogue toward tangible partnerships.”
