The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has held discussions with Mauritius to explore joint investment opportunities and potential partnerships across key sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, food security, and real estate.
This initiative falls within the framework of the UAE-Mauritius Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which aims to strengthen bilateral trade and economic collaboration between the two nations.
The SCCI welcomed Shakeel Ahmed Yousuf Abdul Razack Mohamed, Minister of Housing and Lands of the Republic of Mauritius, as Guest of Honor at the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition (ACRES 2026).
The visit is based on an official invitation extended by SCCI during its trade mission to Mauritius in 2025, in a move highlighting the strong economic ties between Sharjah and Mauritius.
According to the statement, the discussions focused on cooperation in aviation, logistics, and supply chains to enhance cross-border and regional investment opportunities.
The SCCI and Mauritius meeting also highlighted the significance of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Mauritius, which entered into force on 1 April 2025.
The agreement establishes a comprehensive legal and trade framework, eliminating tariffs on over 97 percent of the UAE’s exports and 99 percent of Mauritius’s exports. It aims to boost bilateral non-oil trade from approximately $209 million to $500 million within five years.
In his remarks, Abdallah Sultan Al Owais stated that Sharjah–Mauritius business ties rest on a strong investment foundation, with the CEPA providing a robust legal and trade framework for sustained growth.
Al Owais added that the memorandum of understanding signed by the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius strengthens efforts to expand bilateral trade relations and facilitates the exchange of business opportunities.
For his part, Shakeel Ahmed Yousuf Abdul Razack Mohamed said that Mauritius offers a strategic gateway for UAE companies seeking expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa, leveraging supportive legal and tax incentives reinforced by the Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement signed in 2015.
