- The United Arab Emirates has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening economic, trade, and infrastructure development ties with Nigeria and other African countries.
- UAE institutions, including the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development and a $1bn AI for Development initiative, are actively funding critical digital, healthcare, and infrastructure projects across the continent.
- First Vice President of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council Saud Rashid Al-Hajilan noted that the initiative builds on the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the vision of UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has underscored its expanding development, economic, and technological partnership with Nigeria and the broader African continent, citing increased investments in critical sectors including healthcare, education, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the First Vice President of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council and President of the International Federation of Asian and African Trade Unions, Saud Rashid Al-Hajilan, highlighted the bilateral progress in an official statement marking Union Era Day.
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He emphasized that under the leadership of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the nation continues to build on the foundational vision of its founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, by strengthening international diplomatic and economic cooperation.
“Under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the country continues to build on Sheikh Zayed’s legacy by strengthening its international standing through humanitarian initiatives and efforts to promote peace and sustainable development.”
— Saud Rashid Al-Hajilan, President of IFAATU
Al-Hajilan explained that the UAE’s strategic approach to Africa focuses on fostering long-term economic resilience through trade expansion and institutional support.
Organizations such as the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development are overseeing key capital projects aimed at improving regional transportation networks, boosting productivity, and raising living standards across partner states.
To support digital transition across developing nations, the UAE has also deployed its $1bn AI for Development initiative.
The program finances artificial intelligence applications and digital infrastructure across African countries to streamline public sector service delivery, modernize governance systems, and drive innovation-led economic growth.
Al-Hajilan concluded by congratulating the leadership and citizens of the UAE on Union Era Day, reaffirming the country’s dedication to remaining a strategic partner for African development, international stability, and sustainable economic progress.
