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Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to visit Ottawa Oct. 26-27 as Canada and UAE deepen ties
In brief
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on October 25, 2026 that the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will visit Ottawa on October 26 and 27. The visit follows a Canada-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that the Prime Minister's Office says was negotiated in a record 47 days.
What the leaders will discuss
According to the Prime Minister's Office, the two sides want to widen their partnership into defence and security, energy, critical minerals, infrastructure, international development, space and communications technology, and quantum and artificial intelligence.
Quick facts from the release
- Canada-UAE two-way merchandise trade was worth $3.5 billion in 2025: $2.8 billion in exports and $679.1 million in imports.
- More than 150 Canadian companies operate in the UAE, and about 60,000 Canadians live and work there.
- The Canada-UAE investment protection agreement (FIPA) entered into force in May 2026.
- In November 2025, the UAE announced a $70 billion investment commitment to Canada.
- CEPA negotiations concluded in July 2026, the fastest such deal in both countries' history.
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Why it matters
A bigger Canada-UAE partnership could bring investment and jobs to Canada and new markets for Canadian exporters.
People also ask
When is the Crown Prince visiting Ottawa?
October 26 to 27, 2026.
Who is visiting?
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
What is the Canada-UAE CEPA?
A Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement whose negotiations concluded in July 2026 after a record 47 days.
How much do Canada and the UAE trade?
About $3.5 billion in merchandise trade in 2025, according to the Prime Minister's Office.
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