The Cyprus Trade Centre (CTC) in the United Arab Emirates was established in Dubai in 1978 and is among the longest-standing Cyprus Trade Centres operating abroad. It is an official Government office of the Republic of Cyprus, operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry & the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in UAE.

CTC Dubai serves as the economic and commercial arm of the Republic of Cyprus in the Gulf region, covering the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. It forms part of Cyprus’s network of overseas Trade Centres, strategically located in key international markets to support the country’s export promotion and economic diplomacy objectives.

The primary objective of CTC Dubai is to promote Cypriot products and services, facilitate market access for Cyprus-based companies, and strengthen commercial and investment relations between Cyprus and the countries under its area of responsibility. The Centre also works to establish and develop business partnerships, identify trade and investment opportunities, support Cypriot companies entering or expanding in regional markets, and promote Cyprus as an attractive destination for foreign direct investment and international business activities.