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In a conversation with Gulf Business, Valerio Soldani, the Italian Trade Commissioner to the UAE, sheds light on the burgeoning presence of Italian companies bringing their products to the Emirates.
Soldani highlights the reception of Italian brands at various trade events in the UAE and discusses the significance of the “Made in Italy” label to customers. He notes that the UAE market offers significant opportunities for expansion, with numerous planned projects underway. He highlights the robust trade exchange between the two countries, which hit EUR7bn in the first 10 months of 2023, marking a 6 percent year-on-year increase. Moreover, trade between Italy and the UAE surged by 19 percent in 2022, surpassing EUR8bn billion.
He also delves into the opportunities for businesses in both countries and addresses Italy’s adaptation to the circular economy model, emphasising its impact on future trade with the UAE.
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