# UAE-Lebanon economic cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uae-lebanon-economic-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-09-03T16:43:18.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

A high-level UAE economic delegation, led by Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, visited Lebanon to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation. The delegation met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri to discuss converting diplomatic visits into commercial opportunities and supporting Lebanon’s economic stability.

Lebanese Minister of Economy and Trade Amer Al-Bassat stated the visit signals confidence to the private sector, suggesting Lebanon remains a priority for international partners despite regional conflicts and economic crises. Bilateral non-oil trade between the UAE and Lebanon reached US$4.2 billion, a 35.6% increase from the previous year. The visit included a Lebanese-Emirati forum focused on signing strategic memorandums of understanding and enhancing knowledge transfer.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Sri Lanka and UAE strengthen trade and tourism ties

Sri Lanka and the UAE are strengthening economic ties, targeting increased tourism and investment as bilateral trade reaches $1.7 billion. Discussions focus on hospitality, logistics, and renewable energy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sri-lanka-and-uae-strengthen-trade-and-tourism-ties

### 2026-08-27: UAE economic delegation visits Lebanon to boost trade and investment

UAE Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi led an economic delegation to Lebanon to boost trade and investment, following a rise in non-oil trade between the two nations to US$4.2 billion.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uae-trade-minister-leads-business-delegation-to-beirut-to-boost-economic-ties

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Cite as: UAE-Lebanon economic cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uae-lebanon-economic-cooperation