Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is in the UAE for a three-day working visit, with a focus on strengthening economic and strategic partnerships.
On Monday, Anwar met with heads of UAE sovereign wealth funds, including Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Managing Director Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Mubadala CEO Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak. Later, he travelled to Dubai to meet with UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at Za’abeel Palace. Discussions included renewable energy, food and energy security, artificial intelligence, data centres, and global challenges.
Anwar’s visit, at Sheikh Mohammed’s request, will include attendance during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025). Key activities include a dialogue about ASEAN’s future energy and trade, the Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards, and the ‘Youth 4 Sustainability’ forum.
On Tuesday, Anwar will meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and witness the signing of the Malaysia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which will enhance trade and investment.
The UAE is Malaysia’s second-largest Middle Eastern commercial partner, with bilateral trade expected to reach RM39.53 billion (US$8.61 billion) by 2024.
