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UAE-South Korea economic and financial cooperation

Overview

Economic cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and South Korea has expanded through digital finance initiatives and strategic partnerships. Initial developments focused on talent development and the integration of AI into government services to support a knowledge-based economy. Simultaneously, Hanwha Group’s financial affiliates established agreements with Abu Dhabi institutions, such as the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, to build a digital finance ecosystem and develop cross-border financial infrastructure, including stablecoin and remittance solutions.

Building on this momentum, Hanwha Finance has renewed its role as a Premier Partner for Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026. This partnership occurs amidst broader economic ties, including a USD 30 billion UAE commitment to strategic Korean sectors like semiconductors, nuclear energy, and renewable energy. Collaborative efforts have also expanded through the UAE-Korea Joint Business Council, which manages working groups in biotechnology and AI, alongside plans for a dedicated industrial zone in Abu Dhabi for Korean manufacturing.

Entities

Hanwha Life · Abu Dhabi Finance Week · Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry · Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum · Abu Dhabi Global Market

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Hanwha Finance named Premier Partner for Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026

    Hanwha Finance has returned as a Premier Partner for Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026, supporting deepening economic ties and a USD 30 billion UAE investment commitment in South Korean strategic sectors.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    UAE and Hanwha Group advance digital finance and talent initiatives

    Sheikh Hamdan discussed Emirati talent development and AI integration, while Hanwha Group signed partnerships with Abu Dhabi entities to expand digital finance and stablecoin infrastructure.

Sources

businessmagazineuae.com · dailyguardian.ae · dubaicityguide.com · koreaherald.com · uaenews247.com