During topical sessions, participants will examine investment cooperation mechanisms, the launch of the first Russia-UAE Industrial Innovation Track, and new areas and tools for increasing trade turnover between Russia, the Middle East and North Africa.
The forum's program reflects key areas of cooperation between Russia and the UAE, from investment and technology to trade and logistics. Leading companies from Russia and the UAE, investment funds, tech startups, and logistics operators are to discuss strategic partnerships at the Russia-Emirates Business Council Forum in Dubai.
The Russian-Emirati Business Council (REBC), with the support of Russia's Industry and Trade Ministry, the Roscongress Foundation, and the Marathon Investment Group, will hold its first Russia-Emirates Business Forum in Dubai on December 10, 2025.
This event is to be a central part of the business agenda of Russia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is planned to be held annually. Representatives of leading Russian and UAE companies, investment funds, tech startups, and logistics operators are to participate in the forum.
The first-ever Russia-Emirates Business Forum will be an important step in strengthening our economic partnership and will open a new vector of interaction aimed at expanding mutual opportunities and building a long-term platform for cooperation.
The business program will conclude with the "Export Corridors and Logistics Hubs" session, dedicated to developing trade routes, diversifying trade flows, and creating sustainable multimodal solutions between the two countries and with partners in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Alexander Vinokurov, Chairman of the Russian-Emirati Business Council, noted: "Business cooperation between Russia and the UAE is reaching a qualitatively new level."
Anton Kobyakov, Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation, said: "Cooperation between Russia and the UAE is developing at a steady pace: trade is booming, and investment projects in industry and transport infrastructure are opening up new business opportunities for both countries. Key industries include chemicals and petrochemicals, the agro-industrial complex, consumer goods manufacturing, retail, HoReCa, IT, and high-tech manufacturing."
The forum is to be held as part of the 12th meeting of the Russia-UAE Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation, which is also to take place on December 10 in Dubai.
The REBC promotes international trade, helps Russian businesses enter international markets, organizes mutually beneficial cooperation, and actively works to attract investment from the UAE to Russia.
The "Investment Opportunities" session will focus on projects and mechanisms for creating a Russia-UAE investment platform. We are seeing a significant increase in business interest from both countries in joint projects, from technological cooperation to the creation of industrial clusters. This process requires a systemic infrastructure – not just a discussion platform, but an operational institution with practical tools.
More detailed information about the event, its program, and participation terms is available on the Roscongress website: https://roscongress.org/events/rossiysko-emiratskiy-biznes-forum/about/
The Russian-Emirati Business Council (REBC) is the leading platform for developing trade, economic, and business ties between Russia and the United Arab Emirates. The "Russia-UAE Industrial Innovation Track" will mark the official launch of an acceleration program for Russian technology companies and startups in the UAE and provide a platform for discussing prospects for technology exchange.
The intergovernmental commission's key objectives include strengthening strategic partnerships, increasing mutual investments, and developing technological cooperation.
The forum will open with a plenary session, "A Future in Balance: Opportunities for Both Countries."
More than 200 delegates are expected to participate in the Russia-Emirates Business Forum. Speakers will discuss the current state and prospects of economic cooperation between the two countries, as well as the REBC's strategy and work plan.
The business forum on December 10 is an important area of work for the REBC, complementing the key projects planned for implementation. Our goal is to transform the potential for cooperation into concrete deals, contracts, and joint ventures.
More than 40 companies and organizations representing key economic sectors are members of the REBC. The REBC's participants include leading companies from the oil and gas and energy sectors, transport and communications, tourism, aviation, fintech and IT, and retail. Council partners are offered a wide range of tools for creating and developing new joint projects, as well as raising capital.
Registration for the forum opened on October 20, 2025.
