Addis Ababa:Chairperson of the Emirates Businesswomen Council, Aisha Mohammed Saeed Al Mulla, has praised Ethiopia’s burgeoning business potential, highlighting the expanding investment opportunities across multiple sectors.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, Al Mulla emphasized the strong prospects for deepened economic cooperation between Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Bilateral trade between the two nations reached a total of 5.6 billion USD from 2021 to 2025, reflecting their robust economic ties.
Al Mulla noted that the council is eager to explore fresh investment opportunities in Ethiopia to enhance the involvement of Emirati women in the country's expanding market. She pointed out that Ethiopia’s abundant natural resources, favorable climate, and large labor force contribute to the country’s attractiveness as an investment destination.
The Ethiopian government's Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda has also bolstered the nation's business environment through significant infrastructure investments and reforms in transport, energy, logistics, and telecommunications. This has further strengthened the economic partnership between Ethiopia and the UAE, with trade and investment relations gaining momentum.
Al Mulla expressed optimism about the growing business collaboration between Ethiopia and the UAE, which is supported by the commitment of business communities in both countries to expand cooperation. She noted the increasing interest of Emirati business representatives visiting Ethiopia in exploring new business prospects and identifying emerging investment opportunities.
Looking to the future, Al Mulla stated that Emirati businesswomen are keen to strengthen partnerships with Ethiopian women entrepreneurs. They are particularly interested in investment opportunities in sectors with significant growth potential such as agriculture, artificial intelligence, merchandise, and processed food.
By expanding business-to-business partnerships and identifying untapped investment areas, Al Mulla believes that new opportunities for women entrepreneurs can be created, further strengthening the economic ties between Ethiopia and the UAE.
