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AGCC Spearheads Major UAE-Korea Tech Collaboration at 'DMCC’s Made For Trade Live – Seoul 2025'
Written by Chiara de Caro, 10. September 2025The successful 'DMCC - Made For Trade Live – Seoul 2025' event, organized by AGCC, culminated in a strategic MoU between DMCC and NIPA, paving the way for Korean tech startups to access global markets through Dubai.
AGCC Convenes Industry Leaders in Seoul on September 10th 2025
This past week, AGCC as the official partner of DMCC successfully organized and hosted the "Made For Trade Live – Seoul 2025" event, a pivotal gathering designed to forge stronger economic and technological ties between South Korea and the UAE. Held in strategic partnership with DMCC and with the invaluable support of NIPA, Korea’s National IT Industry Promotion Agency, the event brought together over 130 government officials, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. We were proud to welcome a distinguished lineup of VIPs, including
- Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman & CEO of DMCC
- H.E. Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi, UAE Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Korea
- Mr. Park Yun-Kyu, President of NIPA
- Chiara de Caro, Managing Partner AGCC
The event underscored AGCC’s central role in connecting two of the world's most dynamic innovation hubs.
- Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman & CEO of DMCC
- H.E. Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi, UAE Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Korea
- Mr. Park Yun-Kyu, President of NIPA
- Chiara de Caro, Managing Partner AGCC
The event underscored AGCC’s central role in connecting two of the world's most dynamic innovation hubs.
Facilitating a Landmark Partnership for Global Growth for Advanced Technologies from Korea
A major highlight of the event was the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between DMCC and NIPA, a strategic achievement facilitated by AGCC. This agreement establishes a framework to accelerate collaboration in AI, ICT, and startup growth.
Under the terms of the MoU, eligible Korean technology companies will receive tailored support to expand their operations globally from Dubai, including market entry guidance and access to capital.
This partnership directly reflects AGCC's core mission: to help the best Korean technology go global while attracting top-tier innovation to Dubai, the UAE, and the wider region. By brokering this agreement, AGCC has laid a foundational stone for the next wave of tech success stories.
Under the terms of the MoU, eligible Korean technology companies will receive tailored support to expand their operations globally from Dubai, including market entry guidance and access to capital.
This partnership directly reflects AGCC's core mission: to help the best Korean technology go global while attracting top-tier innovation to Dubai, the UAE, and the wider region. By brokering this agreement, AGCC has laid a foundational stone for the next wave of tech success stories.
Shaping an Ecosystem for Seamless International Expansion from Korea to the Middle East
The 'Made For Trade Live' event and the resulting MoU are key components of AGCC's broader strategy. We are dedicated to supporting and facilitating robust government-to-government ties and strategic corporate relationships. By doing so, AGCC is actively shaping an ecosystem that de-risks market entry, smooths the path to establishment, and ultimately accelerates growth for ambitious companies. This work is perfectly aligned with the deepening trade corridor created by the UAE–Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). AGCC remains committed to being the essential bridge for businesses navigating the journey from Korea to Dubai and onward to the rest of the world, creating tangible opportunities and fostering mutual prosperity.
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