September 2026- Warm welcome to the new Trade Commissioner & Country Manager to the UAE
Marie Eck, Trade Commissioner & Country Manager to the UAE
You might remember Marie Eck from the Swedish Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, where she served as Pavilion Director and played a key role in bringing Swedish companies, ideas and people together.
After her recent role as Pavilion Director for the Nordic Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka and as the Director of Business Sweden in Paris for many years, Marie is now back in Dubai, this time as Country Manager UAE at Business Sweden.
With more than a decade of experience in international business development, leadership and cross-border collaboration, Marie brings a wealth of experience and a strong Nordic–UAE perspective to her new role.
Welcome back to Dubai, Marie.
June 2026 - Business Climate Survey 2026
Team Sweden's Business Climate Survey 2026 report for the UAE is now finalised and provides a fact-based overview of how Swedish companies experience the UAE. It highlights key opportunities and challenges, supports better business decisions, and offers unique insights from companies operating on the ground. The reports also allow comparisons across markets and over time, making it a valuable tool for understanding where and how to succeed internationally.
Please note that all survey responses were collected prior to the onset of the conflict in the Gulf region, with the survey conducted and closing on the 4th March 2026.
Download the full report here.