Uganda to host UAE business forum in Kampala

KAMPALA, UGANDA — Uganda is scheduled to host the fourth annual Uganda-United Arab Emirates Business Forum in Kampala from Oct. 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 be held at the Speke Resort Munyonyo. It is considered 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 nations, 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 an environment for sustainable foreign investment.

The Prime Minister of Uganda is scheduled to deliver the keynote address during the official opening ceremony. 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 stressed the growing relationship, stating the decision to host the forum in Kampala “reflects our shared commitment to move beyond dialogue toward tangible partnerships.”

Margaret Kafeero, Head of Public Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, added that the forum acts as a “bridge between policy and partnership,” strengthening economic ties and fostering cultural and technological exchange.

The core of the event will center on Government-to-Government, Government-to-Business, and Business-to-Business engagements, with field visits planned to showcase Uganda’s growing capacity in agribusiness, manufacturing and energy.