UBAE Bank Signals Interest in Côte d’Ivoire’s Investment Opportunities

Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane Diarrassouba, met on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Abidjan with a delegation from UBAE Bank led by its Chairman, Othoman Mohamed Alnousri, to discuss financial cooperation prospects and investment opportunities linked to the country’s 2026–2030 National Development Plan (PND 2026–2030).

During the meeting, the UBAE Chairman reaffirmed the bank’s interest in the Ivorian market, highlighting the country’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals and sustained growth momentum. Founded in 1972, UBAE has more than five decades of experience financing international trade and investment flows between Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent.

Dr. Diarrassouba presented the key priorities of the PND 2026–2030, developed under the leadership of President Alassane Ouattara. The plan, backed by a total investment envelope of 114.84 trillion CFA francs over five years, aims to elevate Côte d’Ivoire to upper-middle-income country status by 2030 through strategic investments in agriculture, industrialization, infrastructure, and human capital.

“Côte d’Ivoire is a rapidly growing economy. The PND 2026–2030 offers international financial partners concrete investment opportunities in sectors with strong potential for wealth creation and job generation,” Dr. Diarrassouba said.

The meeting reflects the growing interest of international financial institutions in Côte d’Ivoire’s economy. The government has invited UBAE Bank to participate in the Consultative Group meeting scheduled for July 8–9, 2026, in Abidjan, where investment opportunities under the new development plan will be presented to international partners.