International expansion and exports to the United Arab Emirates

Significant investment is being made in technology transformation and food security in this region, and our office focuses primarily on energy, maritime industries and aquaculture. We work closely with several major players, while also seeing growing interest from medium-sized companies attracted by the region's strong appetite for investment.

Our office in the United Arab Emirates also covers the other Gulf Cooperation Council countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

The United Arab Emirates as a market

With its strategic geographical location, the UAE is an important regional hub for businesses targeting the Middle East and North Africa. The UAE is also a significant market for re-exports to other countries. Dubai serves as a commercial capital, including for Norwegian business interests in Asia and Africa.

Norwegian businesses are primarily active in the maritime sector (mainly in Dubai), as well as in oil and gas, seafood and defence (mainly in Abu Dhabi).

Our requirements and expectations for responsible business

We require our customers, suppliers and partners to operate in accordance with the OECD Guidelines and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This also means that your business must carry out due diligence assessments to avoid harm to people, communities and the environment. We recommend that businesses pay particular attention to the human rights situation in the country.

We also recommend that you read the anti-corruption handbook 'Protect your business' to manage potential risks through internal control systems and guidelines.

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Address

Visiting address

Royal Norwegian Embassy, Commercial Section (Innovation Norway)
2109 DAMAC Executive Height
Barsha Heights (Tecom)
Dubai

Postal address

Royal Norwegian Embassy, Commercial Section (Innovation Norway)
P. O. Box 8612, Dubai, U.A.E.