Neven Roginić on HRT4 News – How to bring the Croatian economy closer to Arab capital?

Why has Croatia so far been bypassed by more serious capital from the Middle East? I believe it’s the result of several factors. Croatia has not yet strategically and continuously promoted itself in the Middle Eastern market, which demands presence, relationships, and trust built over years. Additionally, investors from the Emirates often lacked structured and … Read more

INTERVIEW: NEVEN ROGINIĆ:
”The main challenge for Croatian companies is unrealistic expectations – just showing up with a quality product is not enough.”

Our reporter in Dubai spoke with the president of the UAE–Croatia Business Club, a platform that helps Croatian companies enter the demanding but promising market of the Emirates: What seems impossible elsewhere, Dubai turns into reality. Neven Roginić, founder and president of the UAE–Croatia Business Club, is one of the key Croatian visionaries who recognized … Read more

UAE Investor Delegation to Croatia in Q4: A New Chapter in Bilateral Investment

Yesterday, a high-level meeting took place at the UAE Ministry of Economy headquarters in Dubai, laying the foundation for what may become one of the most significant investment initiatives between the UAE and Croatia to date. The topic? The upcoming visit of a delegation of Emirati investors to Croatia, scheduled for Q4 2025. The meeting brought together: … Read more

A Historic Step Toward a Comprehensive EU–UAE Trade Agreement

This week marked a major milestone in strengthening economic ties between the European Union and the United Arab Emirates, as formal negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement were officially launched. At the heart of this initiative was a high-level roundtable hosted at Dubai Chambers, attended by leading figures from both the UAE government and the European … Read more

UAE–Croatia Business Club at Investopia Europe 2025 in Milan

Milan, May 16, 2025 – The UAE–Croatia Business Club participated in Investopia Europe 2025, held at the iconic Palazzo Mezzanotte, home of the Italian Stock Exchange. The forum, organized by the UAE Ministry of Economy in partnership with EFG Consulting, brought together high-level decision-makers from government, business, and investment sectors to discuss cross-border collaboration and emerging global markets — with the Gulf region … Read more

President Milanović Meets with Representatives of the UAE-Croatia Business Club

Source: “Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia, Dario Andrišek” President of the Republic Zoran Milanović met today with representatives of the UAE-Croatia Business Club, a non-profit business initiative established to connect the economic interests of the Republic of Croatia and the United Arab Emirates. Neven Roginić, President of the UAE-Croatia Business Club, … Read more

High-Level Meeting between H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, and Mr. Neven Roginić, President of the UAE-Croatia Business Club

In what marks a major milestone for Croatian–Emirati relations, Mr. Neven Roginić, President of the UAE-Croatia Business Club and initiator of the Croatian Council under Dubai Chambers, had the honour of meeting with H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates. The meeting took place in the private majlis of … Read more

Meeting Between UAE-Croatia Business Club and Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce

Meeting Between UAE-Croatia Business Club and Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce The UAE-Croatia Business Club continues its mission to create bridges between Croatian and Emirati business communities with a highly productive meeting held at the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The meeting brought together Mr. Neven Roginić, President of the UAE-Croatia Business Club, … Read more

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