# Brazil-UAE economic cooperation efforts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-uae-economic-cooperation-efforts
> Updated: 2026-09-30T22:32:32.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 3.

Brazilian state authorities are engaging in high-level diplomatic and economic dialogues with the United Arab Emirates to foster trade and investment.

In mid-September, officials from Minas Gerais met with the UAE Ambassador to Brazil to discuss strategic partnerships across sectors including infrastructure, energy, agribusiness, and technology. The state government formally invited a UAE delegation to visit Minas Gerais to facilitate direct engagement with local institutions and companies.

By late September, efforts expanded in Mato Grosso through the UAE-Mato Grosso Agriculture and Investment Roadshow in Cuiabá. During this event, Ambassador Sharif Essa Al Suwaidi met with Governor Otaviano Pivetta and Mayor Abilio Brunini to discuss food security, agribusiness, tourism, culture, and renewable energy. Discussions involved major UAE entities such as Al Dahra Agricultural Company, Mubadala Capital, and Emirates Airline, aiming to strengthen export channels for agricultural products to the Middle East.

Additionally, the municipality of Várzea Grande utilized the roadshow to present its economic portfolio to UAE representatives. Fabyane Nagazawa, the Secretary of Economic Development, Technology, and Tourism for Várzea Grande, highlighted the municipality’s strategic location and infrastructure. The discussions covered a broad range of priority sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, water resource management, and hospitality.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Várzea Grande presents business opportunities to UAE investors

Várzea Grande officials presented economic opportunities and strategic infrastructure to United Arab Emirates investors during a recent investment roadshow in Mato Grosso, Brazil.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vrzea-grande-presents-business-opportunities-to-uae-investors

### 2026-09-28: Mato Grosso officials seek UAE investment in agribusiness and tourism

Cuiabá and Mato Grosso officials met with UAE representatives to discuss investments in agribusiness, food security, tourism, and renewable energy during a strategic investment roadshow.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uae-ambassador-meets-with-mato-grosso-officials-to-discuss-strategic-partnerships

### 2026-09-14: Minas Gerais and United Arab Emirates strengthen economic ties

Minas Gerais and the United Arab Emirates are strengthening economic ties, exploring partnerships in sectors such as energy, agribusiness, mining, and technology to boost trade and investment.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minas-gerais-and-united-arab-emirates-strengthen-economic-ties

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