According to World Governments Summit 2025 analysts in Dubai the BRICS membership of the UAE will enhance its regional position in international trade and infrastructure development.
During Thursday’s panel Chairman and CEO of DP World Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem stated alongside Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi that “Every last bit of this technology advancement is well-balanced by engagements at various strategic locations, smart logistics infrastructure, and investments in infrastructure by the UAE.”
Building Supply Chains and Trade Corridors
According to Bin Sulayem, it ensures free flow through the dynamic and effective global trade mechanisms; this includes steps from the UAE so that supply chains will not be hampered.
“The strategic place and our advanced infrastructure capacities will strengthen the supply chain and creating stronger trade corridors for mutually benefiting every economies of the world at large,” he continued.
The UAE also developed jointly by BRICS multimodal trade routes-carrying complementary sea, land, and air transport networks-which have been achieved to shorten transit time and boost the economy in key trade regions.
During his explanation bin Sulayem outlined the implementation of new trade routes between Pakistan and Afghanistan and Central Asia with tourist areas connected to these routes. The organization invests strategically to resolve worldwide supply chain constraints while establishing fluid trading connections.
Infrastructure Investments Driving Economic Growth
As the ADFD representative Al Suwaidi noted the UAE extends its financial commitment to develop infrastructure projects which aid sustainable development while promoting BRICS economic integration and global integration.
He stated the United Arab Emirates has always comprehended how infrastructure development powers economic expansion. The establishment of partnerships between the UAE and BRICS nations has resulted in investments that generate enduring advantages for global commerce through port infrastructure development and energy projects together with transportation networks.
Through the UAE’s financial institutions together with sovereign wealth funds the nation supports key infrastructure developments in BRICS nations by investing in transportation infrastructure and renewable energy projects and digital connectivity enhancements.
The United Arab Emirates continues to build up its commercial relations between the member states after becoming a BRICS member by expanding trade frameworks with China India Russia Brazil and South Africa. Dubai and non-oil business with BRICS countries expanded in 2024 by 20% on strong ties in their economy.
It has been noted by delegates at the summit that the proactive role of the UAE in BRICS is calling for global trade stability at a time when economic uncertainties are increasing. The entire logistics, trade facilitation, and infrastructure development undertaken by the country position it as a great bridge between the East and West, enabling stronger economic integration.
“Our vision is to make the UAE a global trade hub connecting markets and ensuring resilient, efficient and sustainable flows of trade,” bin Sulayem concluded.
As the UAE intends to expand its influence in BRICS, development of BRICS on infrastructure, logistics, and trade corridors will redefine the global trade process in the future.
