Indonesia and UAE Strengthen Investment Cooperation

Strategic Meeting in Jakarta

Indonesia has attracted significant investment interest from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) across multiple sectors, particularly in data centers, waste management, and infrastructure development. This growing cooperation was highlighted during a recent meeting between UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, and Indonesia's Minister of Investment/Head of BKPM, Rosan Roeslani, in Jakarta ¹

Key Investment Areas

1. Data Center Development: The UAE has shown particular interest in investing in Indonesia's data center sector. Suhail emphasized that data centers are crucial for future manufacturing, especially with the increasing use of AI in various industries. Indonesia's young population and growing digital economy make it an attractive location for such investments ¹

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2. Waste-to-Energy Projects: Indonesia is promoting its waste management initiatives, including converting waste into energy. Rosan mentioned that while the initial phase has been launched, there are plans for further expansion, which could attract UAE investment ²

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3. Infrastructure and Port Development: The UAE, with its extensive experience in port management, is keen on collaborating with Indonesia in infrastructure projects. Rosan highlighted potential cooperation in port development, not only in Indonesia but also internationally through Danantara ²

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4. Aluminium and Renewable Energy: Discussions also included potential investments in aluminium projects in Kalimantan Barat and solar power plants, such as the existing 145 MW PLTS project in Cirata, West Java ²

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Mutual Benefits

The investment cooperation between Indonesia and the UAE is seen as mutually beneficial. For Indonesia, it brings in much-needed capital and technology, particularly in emerging sectors like data centers. For the UAE, it offers an opportunity to expand its investment portfolio in a growing Southeast Asian economy with significant digital potential.