Global Aerospace Summit
The Canada-UAE Business Council is pleased to support the sixth edition of the Global Aerospace Summit taking place from May 24-26, 2022 at the Emirates Palace of Abu…
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About Us
Canada and the UAE enjoy a prosperous relationship
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is Canada’s largest export market in the Middle East and North Africa, and is the 20th largest foreign investor in Canada.
The Canada-UAE Business Council (CUBC) is the premier business-led organization dedicated to fostering greater trade and investment between Canada and the UAE. CUBC members are senior decision makers of best-in-class private corporations and organisations.
The CUBC seeks to facilitate long-term relationships and strategic initiatives that will improve overall bilateral market-accessibility and will advance commercial relations.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
“Over the past 50 years, the world has witnessed the UAE’s economic, social, and cultural transformation. Today, the UAE is a thriving hub connecting the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and other parts of the world in culture, trade, finance, and tourism.”
The Honourable François Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada
“The UAE is a very attractive hub for Canadian companies, for small and medium-sized businesses to use obviously to export to the whole region.”
His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates
“Trade ties between the UAE and Canada are robust and evolving steadily.”
Key Bilateral Economic Statistics
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Meet Our Members
Our C-level members are leaders in their respective sectors and in this important bilateral relationship. They are investing, building, creating jobs, and operating major assets within each country’s borders. The CUBC aims to increase these activities, to celebrate them, and to open doors to new possibilities.
Our History
2013
In 2013, the foreign ministers of Canada and the UAE announced the Canada-UAE Strategic Agenda to strengthen and energize the bilateral relationship. The Agenda has three pillars: Prosperity, Security, and Development. As part of the prosperity pillar, the ministers jointly created the Canada-UAE Business Council (CUBC).
2016
The CUBC was incorporated in Toronto in 2016.
2017
The Council’s head office opened in downtown Toronto the following year.
2019
A permanent presence was setup in Dubai in 2019. The primary mandate of the organization is to play a central role in government-to-business engagement and a supporting role in government-to-government engagement.
Focus Areas
Learn more about our priority sectors and our initiatives to support the development of trade and business.
Resources
Read our Sector Profiles, our Guide to Doing Business in the UAE, and the Bilateral Economic Story.
Latest News & Events
UAE delegation attends Canadian Hydrogen Convention to advance collaboration on Hydrogen
A high-level delegation from the United Arab Emirates, including representatives from the Canada-UAE Business Council, Essa Al-Ghurair Investment, and Masdar, this week attended the inaugural…
World Utilities Congress 2022
The Canada-UAE Business Council is pleased to support the inaugural edition of the World Utilities Congress hosted by TAQA. The event will take place from May 9-11,…
A Focus on the UAE: Hydrogen Activities and Investing in Clean Hydrogen Ecosystems
The Canada-UAE Business Council is pleased to attend the upcoming Canadian Hydrogen Convention and participate on a panel focused on the UAE’s hydrogen activities and investing…
Building Nursing Capacity in the United Arab Emirates and Canada Virtual Forum
The impact of the pandemic has shed light on the roles of nursing around the world. To celebrate International Nurses Day, the Canada-UAE Business Council…
CUBC Board of Directors convenes with Canada’s Minister of International Trade
The Canada-UAE Business Council convened with Canada’s Minister of International Trade, The Honourable Mary Ng, for its semi-annual Board of Directors meeting on Friday, March…
Canada’s National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai
Join us to celebrate Canada’s National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai! The event will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Canada Pavilion.…
The Canada Arab Business Forum 2022 – Connecting Businesses, Building the Future
The Canada-UAE Business Council is pleased to partner with the Canada-Arab Business Council to support the upcoming Canada Arab Business Forum taking place on Thursday,…
New Technology and Mental Health Symposium
The Canada-UAE Business Council is please to support the New Technology and Mental Health Symposium, to be held on March 18-19, 2022 in Dubai, United…
Joint Canada-UAE Event: Fostering Collaboration in Hydrogen and Decarbonization
The CUBC Canada-UAE Energy and Clean Technology Working Group collaborated with and supported Canada’s Trade Commissioner Services’s Hydrogen and Decarbonisation forum in Abu Dhabi.
Energy and Clean-Tech Roundtable Discussion with The Honourable Jeremy Harrison
The CUBC Canada-UAE Energy and Clean Technology Working Group held a roundtable discussion with The Honourable Jeremy Harrison, Minister of Trade and Export Development of…
Webinar on Canada’s participation at Expo 2020
The Canada-Arab Business Council, in collaboration with the Canada-UAE Business Council, held an information session regarding Canadian participation and events around Expo 2020.
Emirates Global Aluminium shares lessons for business and its close connection with Canada
EGA’s success story in becoming the world’s biggest “premium aluminium” producer and the largest made-in-the UAE export after oil and gas is a testament to…
Canada-UAE Leaders Applaud the Impact and Opportunity of the Historic Abraham Accords
In a webinar with UAE Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, Canada-UAE leaders underline the significance of the historic Abraham Accords…
Canada-UAE Energy Leaders Affirm Enhanced Partnership in the Post-COVID Recovery
The Canada-UAE Business Council (CUBC) hosted a policy dialogue between global energy sector leaders from Canada, the UAE, and OPEC, via videoconference, on June 29,…
CUBC Building Upon Success Symposium 2018
The Canada-UAE Business Council held its semi-annual board meeting and inaugural symposium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on July 11.
Investment symposium draws foreign interest including delegation from the UAE
Canada, and Alberta in particular, were highly touted during a symposium in Calgary on Wednesday designed to attract foreign investment in energy and other industry.