UAE Aims for Trade Leadership With BRICS Partnership
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is utilizing its BRICS membership to strengthen global trade resilience and lead in infrastructure development, according to experts at the World Governments Summit 2025 in Dubai. During a panel discussion on Wednesday, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman and CEO of DP World, and Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, director general of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), emphasized the UAE’s role in advancing economic integration within BRICS and beyond.
“By leveraging our strategic location and advanced logistics capabilities, the UAE is enhancing supply chain resilience and strengthening trade corridors that will benefit economies worldwide,” bin Sulayem said.
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He explained that the UAE has positioned itself as a logistics hub for BRICS by establishing multimodal trade routes that reduce transit times and stimulate economic growth. “We have created new trade routes linking Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia, significantly reducing transit times… Through strategic investments, we are addressing global bottlenecks and ensuring seamless trade flows,” he added.
Al Suwaidi highlighted the significance of the UAE’s inclusion in BRICS, noting that it offers opportunities to expand economic ties not just at the government level but also by involving the private sector. “At ADFD, we are focused on financing projects that drive sustainable development, especially in transport, energy, and infrastructure. These efforts are closely aligned with the BRICS agenda, contributing to economic integration and connectivity,” he said.
The UAE’s investment in large-scale infrastructure projects, including ports, railways, and airports, is a key part of its strategy to enhance trade flows and economic exchange.
