Bangladeshi businesses are seeking closer ties with the UAE on skills development, trade, and investments. The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently signed agreements with the Dubai Chambers and the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry to strengthen economic cooperation. The UAE is Bangladesh's largest trading partner in the Middle East and its fifth-largest foreign investor. Bangladeshi businesses are looking for cooperation in various sectors, including trade, energy, tourism, and technology. The agreements aim to promote bilateral trade, investment matchmaking, and joint economic discussions.