Economic and trade cooperation between Poland and the UAE
Economic and trade relations between Poland and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) strengthened and intensified significantly between 2020 and 2025. In 2022, the value of trade between the two countries exceeded pre-pandemic levels, reaching about $1.4 billion, and in 2023 it rose to about $1.5 billion, a 20% increase.
Poland has been identified by the UAE authorities as one of the top ten destinations for economic cooperation over the next 50 years. In response to the growing importance of this relationship, the Polish Business Council was launched in Dubai in February 2024 to support Polish entrepreneurs in the Emirati market.
Key areas of cooperation include mining and construction, health care, education, food production and processing, and water supply. In October 2023, the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) signed a cooperation agreement with Dubai Internet City during GITEX, which opened new opportunities for Polish technology companies in the UAE market.
The value of Polish investments in the UAE is about $270 million. In turn, Emirati investments in Poland are mainly focused on the real estate market in cities such as Wroclaw, Poznan and the Warmian-Masurian region. Investment projects in the Tricity and Warsaw are also of great interest.
Cooperation in the field of tourism is also growing. Direct flights between Poland and the UAE, launched in November 2015, are enjoying unflagging popularity among Polish tourists. Moreover, thanks to the lifting of visa requirements in 2015, there has been an increase in the number of Emirati tourists visiting Poland.
In conclusion, the years 2020-2025 were characterized by dynamic development of economic and trade cooperation between Poland and the UAE, covering a variety of sectors and benefiting both sides.