Dubai: Dubai Chambers has initiated discussions to bolster trade and investment relations with Saskatchewan, Canada, during a meeting in Regina with the Hon. Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan. The discussions aimed at enhancing cooperation between the business communities of both regions to boost trade and investment flows in sectors that promote sustainable economic growth.
According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting saw the participation of Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, and Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers. The primary focus was on expanding trade and investment partnerships in priority sectors that contribute to sustainable economic development. Saskatchewan, known for its rich natural resources and agricultural prowess, presents opportunities for collaboration in food security, fertilizers, energy, and critical minerals.
Al Mansoori emphasized the strategic ties between Dubai and Canada, highlighting their shared commitment to innovation, sustainable growth, and openness to new opportunities. He stressed that Dubai's robust business ecosystem and infrastructure serve as a gateway for Canadian companies eager to access markets across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. Al Mansoori expressed optimism about advancing a new phase of cooperation aimed at unlocking new opportunities and strengthening strategic partnerships for sustainable value creation and shared prosperity.
The increasing interest of Canadian entrepreneurs and investors in Dubai is evident, with a significant rise in the number of Canadian companies registered with Dubai Chamber of Commerce, growing from 1,165 in 2020 to 4,667 by the end of 2025, marking a 300 percent increase.
Saskatchewan is a global leader in potash production, a crucial fertilizer component, and is also a top producer of uranium, grains, and pulses. The province boasts substantial reserves of oil, natural gas, and strategic minerals like lithium. These resources present substantial trade and investment collaboration opportunities with Dubai, particularly in sectors like food security, fertilizers, energy, and critical minerals essential for clean energy technologies and battery production. Dubai's status as a global trade and re-export hub enhances these prospects by providing strategic access to markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
This visit is part of Dubai Chambers' international missions under the 'Growth Corridors' initiative, which seeks to expand trade and investment cooperation between Dubai and promising global markets.