Deputy Prime Minister of Georgia, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili met with the Minister of Economy and Tourism of the United Arab Emirates, Abdullah bin Tuk Al Mari.
During a working visit to the UAE, the parties discussed opportunities for deepening bilateral economic cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, real estate, transport, logistics, energy and tourism.
During the meeting, the dynamics of rapid growth of Georgia’s economy were emphasized. It was noted that in January-August 2026, the country’s economic growth amounted to 7.6%. In this context, the attention was focused on Georgia’s investment attraction and the possibility of attracting investments from the UAE, which is predicted by the high pace of economic growth and business development potential.
During the meeting, the Minister of Economy and Tourism focused on the high interest of the UAE in investing in Georgia’s energy sector.
The conversation touched upon deepening cooperation in the fields of tourism and civil aviation, and also emphasized that the United Arab Emirates is an important tourist market for Georgia; in this direction, the country’s tourist potential is actively promoted.
Georgian side talked about major transport-infrastructural projects of Georgia, including the construction of the new Vazian airport.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Ministers of Economy and Sustainable Development, Genadi Arveladze and Irakli Nadareishvili, as well as the Ambassador of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates, Giorgi Janjghava.
