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The UAE–Croatia Business Club has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HAMAG-BICRO (Croatian Agency for SMEs, Innovation and Investments), establishing a strategic framework for cooperation aimed at supporting Croatian companies in their internationalization process and attracting foreign investment to Croatia. The MoU was signed by Mr. Neven Roginić, President of the UAE–Croatia Business … Read more

Today, the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) and the UAE-Croatia Business Club officially signed a Cooperation Agreement in Zagreb, marking a significant step towards deepening scientific, academic, and innovation ties between Croatia and the United Arab Emirates. The agreement was signed by Neven Roginić, President of the UAE-Croatia Business Club, and Dr. David Matthew Smith, Director … Read more

The President of the Croatian Chamber of Economy, Luka Burilović, and the President of the UAE – Croatia Business Club, Neven Roginić, have signed a Cooperation Agreement in Zagreb, which establishes a framework for a stronger partnership in those markets. Among other things, the organization of business delegations and meetings for entrepreneurs is planned, along … Read more

Event Details Date: Thursday, September 25th, 2025 Time: 09:00am–4:00pm Location: Wasl Ballroom, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre Connecting Regions. Empowering Business.Join top business leaders, diplomats, and investors from across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Balkans, and the GCC for an exclusive one-day forum designed to foster new partnerships, drive regional collaboration, and unlock … Read more

There are many global markets that Croatian entrepreneurs seek access to. Most business is, of course, conducted with the European Union and neighboring countries, but also with more distant ones, and one of the most attractive markets is certainly the Middle East — specifically, the wealthy Gulf states, above all the United Arab Emirates. Neven … Read more

Roginić believes that Croatia should leverage its geographical position and historical connections from the Non-Aligned Movement era to position itself as a bridge between the European Union and the UAE. The guest on the podcast “Business World with Ilija Jandrić” was Neven Roginić, founder and president of the UAE-Croatia Business Club, who was among the … Read more

UAE investors are increasingly turning to Croatia Lack of understanding of Emirati business culture is the key challenge Investment processes in Dubai are faster and simpler than in the EU Croatia is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for investors from the United Arab Emirates. Emirati investors now view Croatia as a stable EU member state … Read more

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

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

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