South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Attend UAE Summit
President Ramaphosa aims to boost investment and sustainability cooperation with UAE leadership during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, where 2024 trade reached US$5.22 billion, Presidency said.
- On Monday, 12 January 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Abu Dhabi to participate in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
- Economic ties between South Africa and the UAE reflect $5.22 billion bilateral trade in 2024, with imports from the UAE falling 25.8% to $2.96 billion and strong investment in transport, logistics and renewable energy.
- Scheduled engagements include bilateral talks between President Ramaphosa and Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday, 13 January, and attendance at the ADSW opening and Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony.
- He will engage industry and business leaders to promote investment and strengthen bilateral collaboration in sustainability and economic development, the South African Presidency said.
- ADSW 2026 runs 11–15 January under the theme Nexus of Next: All Systems Go, featuring sessions like Next Leap on Global South infrastructure and Youth 4 Sustainability, the Presidency said.
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