The United Arab Emirates is interested in making investments in Mexican ports, data centers, and mining

The United Arab Emirates‘ Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, confirmed that interest in investing in constructing ports and data centers, as well as in mining, manufacturing, and tourism in Mexico, is increasing.

“We have a great interest in investing in ports, data centers, industrial sectors, hospitality, mining and many other areas (in Mexico),” the foreign minister informed at the end of the inauguration of the Mexico-Arab Emirates Business Forum.

As they begin negotiations for a trade agreement between the two countries, UAE corporations have been investigating direct connections with the Mexican private sector for some months, according to the UAE Deputy Prime Minister.

According to the foreign minister, the United Arab Emirates’ non-oil commerce with Mexico has grown well.

Trade between the United Arab Emirates and Mexico grew by over 3.3 percent to reach US$2.64 billion in 2024.

In order to expand market access for goods and services, remove trade barriers and tariffs, and promote investment and joint ventures in priority industries, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates decided to proceed with a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

With a population of over 130 million and a GDP of almost $2 trillion, Mexico is a vital market for the United Arab Emirates and has connections to all of the world’s most significant economic regions, so the possibility is significant, he said.