The commercial bond between Italy and the United Arab Emirates has quietly deepened, with 2025 marking a notable leap in bilateral exchanges as Italian goods find stronger footing in the Gulf market.

At ADIPEC 2025, the trend became visible: Italian exports to the UAE jumped 18 percent this year, while shipments of oil and gas technologies saw an exceptional increase of more than 45 percent — a sign that technical know-how remains a cornerstone of the relationship.

What began as traditional trading ties is evolving into collaborative work on future-facing solutions. Italian industrial craftsmanship and the UAE’s strategic investment plans are coming together to pursue renewable energy projects, green hydrogen development and low-carbon technologies.

Italy’s prominent presence at the Abu Dhabi forum reflected more than commercial interest; it underscored a shared strategy. The UAE’s strength as a logistics and investment hub is drawing Italian companies eager to use it as a launchpad into Africa and Southeast Asia, with Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) enhancing the country’s gateway appeal.

With both governments prioritising sustainable growth and technological progress, the upswing in 2025 looks less like a one-year spike and more like the start of a longer, trust-based partnership that blends innovation with mutual economic opportunity.