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Sharjah Chamber Concludes First-Ever Official Trade Mission to Mauritius

Strategic Insights

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The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) concluded its inaugural trade mission to Mauritius, a strategic move aimed at strengthening economic ties and fostering business-to-business engagement between the two nations. The mission took place from June 30 to July 3, 2023, in collaboration with the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius. Led by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, the delegation held high-level meetings with senior officials from the Government of Mauritius to discuss bilateral economic cooperation and explore investment opportunities in key sectors such as real estate, infrastructure development, financial services, tourism, and renewable energy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sharjah Chamber's trade mission marks a significant step towards deepening economic cooperation between Sharjah and Mauritius, stimulating trade and investment flows, and fostering greater collaboration between private sector players in both markets.
  • Mauritius stands out as one of Africa's most dynamic and flourishing economies, serving as a strategic regional gateway linking the African continent with Southeast Asia.
  • The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Mauritius, which came into effect earlier in 2023, has opened the door for the business communities in both countries to benefit from exceptional advantages, including customs exemptions, facilitated trade exchange, and increased investment potential across strategic sectors.
  • The Sharjah Chamber signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) to unlock new channels of collaboration across several strategic economic sectors, including financial services, tourism investment, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • The signing of the MoU coincided with the 175th anniversary of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a milestone that reflects the deepening relations between the UAE and Mauritius.
  • The mission featured an interactive business forum themed 'Deepening Economic Ties' jointly organized by the Sharjah Chamber and the EDB, attended by Mauritian business leaders and entrepreneurs representing key industries such as financial services, hospitality, real estate, healthcare, and manufacturing.
  • The Sharjah Chamber delegation also conducted a field visit to the facilities of IFFCO Group, a prominent UAE enterprise with a strong footprint in Mauritius, serving as a benchmark for successful industrial and investment expansion in global markets.

Statistics:

  • 221% increase in Mauritian exports to the UAE since 2018, attributed to the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two countries.
  • Over 70 strategic global partnerships maintained by the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI).
  • The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) provides customs exemptions, facilitated trade exchange, and increased investment potential across strategic sectors such as healthcare, finance, tourism, manufacturing, and investment.

Sources:

  • Wam (03 Jul 2025)
  • Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI)
  • Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius
  • Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI)

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