A high-profile Dubai trade delegation has concluded its visit to Japan. The team, led by the Dubai Investment Development agency, briefed prominent Japanese firms, investor groups and consultants about the changing business landscape in the emirate ahead of Expo2020. Discussions also focused on growing opportunities in diverse sectors like infrastructure, food and beverage, energy and fashion. Bilateral trade volume between the UAE and Japan hit nearly AED 43 billion during the first half of this year.

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