Athens, January 20, 2026
Growthfund hosted a high-level delegation of Dubai Chambers, marking an important step in strengthening strategic dialogue between Athens and Dubai in the areas of investment, infrastructure, innovation, and sustainable development.
Dubai Chambers represents a powerful network of over 292,000 active member companies, including SMEs, large corporates, and family offices operating across diverse sectors. This ecosystem constitutes Dubai’s core business community, with a clear and growing interest in investing in Greece across multiple ticket sizes and sectors, including assets within the Growthfund portfolio.
The Dubai Chambers delegation was led by H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman, and H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO, accompanied by senior executives responsible for international relations, digital economy, and international partnerships. Representatives of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Athens also participated in the meeting, including H.E. Eng. Mahrah AlShayah Al Ali and Mr. Ahmed Alkhateri.
On behalf of Growthfund, the meeting was attended by Mr. Stephanos Theodorides, Chairman of the Board, Mr. Yannis Papachristou, Chief Executive Officer, as well as senior executives from the Investments & Investor Relations team.
The meeting focused on exploring co-investment opportunities, infrastructure development projects, and collaboration in sustainable and innovation-driven initiatives, aligned with Dubai Chambers’ strategic objective to promote cross-border investment partnerships.
Discussions focused on opportunities in infrastructure development and co-investment, as well as on sustainable and innovation-driven initiatives, in line with Dubai Chambers’ strategic objectives to promote cross-border investment and commercial cooperation.
Particular emphasis was placed on the role of Dubai Chambers as a facilitator of bilateral investment relations, connecting Greek companies, public entities, and joint innovation initiatives – including artificial intelligence-focused activities within Growthfund’s portfolio – with Dubai-based partners and investors. Priority sectors discussed included technology, logistics, tourism, energy, and the digital economy.
Dubai Chambers also shared its perspective on cross-border investment priorities, identifying opportunities to selectively showcase Growthfund projects that could attract Foreign Direct Investment and strategic partnerships of a mutual interest. This engagement would be advanced through direct investor connectivity during the upcoming Middle East roadshow of Growthfund in Q1 2026.
Growthfund presented its role as Greece’s national investment platform, managing a diversified portfolio of assets and investment opportunities across multiple sectors of the economy, while actively supporting the attraction of institutional partners and investors from the United Arab Emirates to Greece, with the objective of creating long-term economic value.
The broader framework of cooperation discussed aims to strengthen the international outreach of Greek companies and institutional stakeholders towards Middle Eastern markets, with Dubai serving as a gateway to the Gulf and wider region. At the same time, it offers Dubai-based investors access to high-value investment opportunities in Greece, supported by institutional knowledge and local expertise.
Mr. Stephanos Theodorides, Chairman of the Board of Growthfund, stated: “Today’s meeting with the leadership of Dubai Chambers confirms Growthfund’s strategic role as an institutional pillar for the development of high-value international partnerships. Strengthening ties with Dubai creates strong prospects for co-investments and the development of national infrastructure assets, contributing meaningfully to sustainable growth and the international positioning of the Greek economy.”
Mr. Yannis Papachristou, Chief Executive Officer of Growthfund, commented: “Our cooperation with Dubai Chambers opens new pathways for connecting the Greek economy with dynamic international investors and global markets. Growthfund acts as a bridge for strategic investments in infrastructure, technology and innovation, creating long-term value and reinforcing Greece’s role on the international investment map.”
H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, stated: “The meeting reflects the growing momentum in economic cooperation between Dubai and Greece. Non-oil trade between our markets reached US$ 545.7 million in 2024, increasing 13.7% year-on-year, while 419 Greek companies were registered as active members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce by the end of 2025, reflecting annual growth of 22.5%. We look forward to translating this progress into new opportunities for co-investment and collaboration, particularly across key sectors such as infrastructure, innovation, and sustainable development.”
For further information please contact:
GROWTHFUND, Anthi Trokoudi, Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer, +30 6932 100053, A.Trokoudi@growthfund.gr
SOCIALDOO, Konstantina Iliopoulou, Director of Corporate Relations, +30 6974 894411, kiliopoulou@socialdoo.gr