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Dubai Chamber leads Ghana trade mission

Analysis based on 15 articles · First reported May 19, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026

Sentiment
70
Attention
4
Articles
15
Market Impact
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Market Impact

The trade mission is expected to significantly boost non-oil trade between United Arab Emirates — Dubai>>> and Ghana>>>, which already saw a 60.1% increase in 2025. This increased commercial engagement could lead to new investment opportunities and structured partnerships across various sectors, positively impacting the economies of both Ghana>>> and the United Arab Emirates>>>.

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Event Summary

The European Chamber of Commerce>>> led a trade mission to Ghana>>> as part of its 'New Horizons' initiative, organizing 276 bilateral business meetings in Accra between 19 United Arab Emirates — Dubai>>>-based companies and their Ghanaian counterparts. This initiative aims to strengthen economic and trade cooperation, supporting the expansion of United Arab Emirates — Dubai>>>'s private sector into promising global markets and positioning Ghana>>> as a gateway to West Africa. Non-oil trade between United Arab Emirates — Dubai>>> and Ghana>>> reached AED 39.6 billion in 2025, marking a 60.1% year-on-year growth. The mission also included the 'United Arab Emirates — Dubai-Ghana Business Connect' forum, supported by various governmental and business entities, where officials like Salem Al-Shamsi>>> and Abdulla Murad Al Mandoos>>> emphasized the commitment to sustainable business partnerships. The event highlighted United Arab Emirates — Dubai>>>'s economic landscape and Ghana>>>'s investment environment, aiming to foster new partnerships in sectors such as automotive, construction, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals.

Entities Involved
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United Arab Emirates — Dubai Chamber of Commerce
The United Arab Emirates — Dubai Chamber of Commerce>>> led a trade mission to Ghana>>> and Ethiopia>>> to strengthen trade and investment cooperation, aiming to expand Dubai-based companies into African markets.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana>>> met with United Arab Emirates — Dubai Chamber of Commerce>>> to discuss enhancing business cooperation and opening new trade and investment partnership opportunities.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Salem Al-Shamsi
Salem Al-Shamsi>>>, Executive Vice President of International Relations at United Arab Emirates — Dubai_Chambers>>>, articulated the mission's goals of strengthening economic cooperation and creating new business paths between United Arab Emirates — Dubai>>> and Ghana>>>.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Ghana — Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
The Ghana — Ghana Investment Promotion Centre>>> supported the 'United Arab Emirates — Dubai-Ghana Business Connect' forum and highlighted Ghana>>>'s trade and investment environment, aiming to attract foreign direct investment.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Samson Asaki Awingobit
Samson Asaki Awingobit>>>, Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana>>>, participated in discussions with United Arab Emirates — Dubai Chamber of Commerce>>>.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry>>> supported the 'United Arab Emirates — Dubai-Ghana Business Connect' forum, facilitating connections between businesses from United Arab Emirates — Dubai>>> and Ghana>>>.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 50.0
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ECOWAS
The ECOWAS>>> represents a regional market of over 400 million people, which Ghana>>> aims to leverage as a gateway for international investors.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 50.0
per
Abdulla Murad Al Mandoos
Abdulla Murad Al Mandoos>>>, UAE Ambassador to Ghana>>>, spoke at the 'United Arab Emirates — Dubai-Ghana Business Connect' forum, signifying diplomatic support for the trade mission.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 50.0
per
Grace El Mahmoud Marabe
Grace El Mahmoud Marabe>>>, Consul General of Ghana>>> in United Arab Emirates — Dubai>>> and the Northern Emirates, spoke at the forum, representing Ghana>>>'s diplomatic presence in the United Arab Emirates>>>.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Stephane Miezan
Stephane Miezan>>>, President of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry>>>, participated in the forum, emphasizing the role of local business in fostering international partnerships.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Simon Madjie
Simon Madjie>>>, CEO of the Ghana — Ghana Investment Promotion Centre>>>, spoke at the forum, promoting Ghana>>>'s investment opportunities to United Arab Emirates — Dubai>>>-based companies.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Ethiopia
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United Arab Emirates — Dubai
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Ghana
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United Arab Emirates
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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