News ReleasePrime Minister's OfficeOctober 25, 2026
Carney to host Abu Dhabi Crown Prince as Canada-UAE ties expand
The Oct. 26–27 Ottawa visit will focus on expanding cooperation after recent trade and investment agreements between Canada and the UAE.
Summary
Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is scheduled to visit Ottawa on October 26–27, 2026. He and Prime Minister Mark Carney will discuss expanding Canada-UAE ties across trade and investment, defence and security, energy, critical minerals, infrastructure, and technology.
- Trade: The countries concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in July 2026. The release does not say the agreement is in force.
- Investment: The Canada-UAE Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement entered into force in May. The UAE announced a $70 billion investment commitment in November 2025.
- Trade figures: Two-way merchandise trade was valued at $3.5 billion in 2025.
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Source: Prime Minister of Canada