Ajman Chamber And Nepal Forge Expanded Economic Cooperation And Investment Opportunities

Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Nepalese representatives have agreed to work on stronger economic cooperation and more direct investments. During a meeting in Ajman, both sides discussed raising trade volumes, identifying joint projects and creating new links between private sector companies in Ajman and Nepal across a range of priority sectors.

Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, Vice Chairman of Ajman Chamber, hosted Tej Bahadur Chhetri, Ambassador of Nepal to the UAE, at the Chamber’s headquarters. The talks included Salem Al Suwaidi, Director-General of Ajman Chamber, and a Nepali business delegation led by Chandra Prasad Dhakal, President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

During the discussions, Sheikh Sultan explained that Ajman Chamber works under an annual external cooperation plan. The plan focuses on expanding international partnerships, improving the competitiveness of the emirate’s business environment, attracting high-quality foreign investments and giving local products better access to global markets, while supporting companies in industry, tourism and services.

Sheikh Sultan stated that the Emirate of Ajman aims to deepen economic relations with countries worldwide. The emirate seeks to provide a sustainable investment climate that meets investor expectations in sectors such as industry, commerce, tourism, services, education, healthcare, real estate and construction, ensuring long-term stability for companies considering Ajman as a base.

The meeting reviewed cooperation prospects and options to grow mutual investments in agriculture, education, tourism, industry, financial services, information technology and retail. Participants also examined ways to increase trade flows between Ajman and Nepal, so that businesses from both sides benefit and private sector growth is supported through diversified import and export opportunities.

Sheikh Sultan outlined several competitive advantages of Ajman’s economic and investment environment. These include efficient and fast government services, attractive operating costs, a strategic geographic position, advanced infrastructure and flexible legislation that supports business expansion. These factors were presented as key elements for investors from Nepal considering entry or expansion in the emirate.

Ajman Chamber economic cooperation initiatives and next steps

Ajman Chamber and the delegation studied available opportunities in Al Manama and Masfout, highlighting their potential for investors. Ajman Chamber invited the Nepali side to visit the emirate again and participate in the Ajman International Education and Training Exhibition 2026, to explore partnerships especially in education, training and related service activities.

The participants recommended arranging joint forums and events that bring together business owners and investors from Ajman and Nepal. They underlined the value of exchanging economic information and studies to improve trade and investment ties. Ambassador Chhetri confirmed Nepal’s interest in closer economic and trade cooperation with Ajman and invited Ajman Chamber to visit Nepal and review investment options there.

The meeting ended with both parties stressing the need to broaden cooperation areas, exchange expertise and study promising investment prospects. They agreed that these efforts can create new economic partnerships between Ajman and Nepal, encourage long-term business relationships and support wider growth in trade and investments for companies on both sides.

With inputs from WAM