Leaders emphasize turning potential into concrete results through higher trade, new investment, greater security, and shared prosperity.

Negotiations toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) were concluded in July 2026, the fastest in the two countries’ histories.

Initial statements noted that no specific sectors were named prior to the visit by the state news agency Wam.

Focus areas include expanding cooperation across priority sectors to support long-term growth and prosperity.

Officials highlight diversifying partnerships and expanding opportunities through the UAE, signaling a transformed bilateral relationship.

The release notes the UAE’s $70 billion investment commitment to Canada and highlights the rapid CEPA conclusion and momentum in the bilateral relationship, alongside landmark agreements and the Canada-UAE FIPA that entered into force in May.

A November 2025 visit by Prime Minister Carney to the UAE set the stage for signing FIPA, launching CEPA negotiations, and announcing the UAE’s investment commitment.

The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will travel to Canada on October 26, 2026 for an official visit, during which he will meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss strengthening UAE-Canada ties.

The visit is framed as part of broadening economic and strategic cooperation between the UAE and Canada, including aims to expand collaboration in defence and security, energy, critical minerals, infrastructure, international development, space and advanced technologies like quantum and AI.

The release is sourced from Newswire.ca, dated Sunday, October 25, 2026, with market data and context links provided.

The announcement situates the visit within broader efforts to strengthen national economic and security ties amid a rapidly changing global landscape.

Abu Dhabi Media Office shared the announcement via X/Twitter, accompanied by a press brief outlining plans to strengthen ties and expand cooperation.