Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni received Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Palazzo Chigi in Rome on Feb. 24, 2025. (Credit: Remo Casilli/Reuters)
Mohammed bin Zayed’s visit to Rome proved fruitful for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who hosted the Emirati president Monday to discuss bilateral cooperation and finalize about 40 agreements. The investment commitments span defense, energy, space, and artificial intelligence, with both countries also expressing interest in connectivity, infrastructure, high-tech industries, hydraulic technology, civil aviation, education, culture, and health.A total of $40 billion in investments were announced, following the $10 billion Meloni secured in Riyadh after meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in late January. The agreements reinforce Italy’s ties with Gulf nations, which could use them as a gateway to expand their presence in the European Union. Abu Dhabi, for instance, has expressed interest in negotiating a free trade...
Mohammed bin Zayed’s visit to Rome proved fruitful for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who hosted the Emirati president Monday to discuss bilateral cooperation and finalize about 40 agreements. The investment commitments span defense, energy, space, and artificial intelligence, with both countries also expressing interest in connectivity, infrastructure, high-tech industries, hydraulic technology, civil aviation, education, culture, and health.A total of $40 billion in investments were announced, following the $10 billion Meloni secured in Riyadh after meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in late January. The agreements reinforce Italy’s ties with Gulf nations, which could use them as a gateway to expand their presence in the European Union. Abu Dhabi, for instance, has expressed interest in negotiating a free...