According to
Amac News, bin Rashid noted during the meeting that the UAE and the UK share a deep-rooted economic relationship that continues to evolve and expand. He emphasized that the UAE is committed to strengthening its strategic partnership with the UK, which will contribute to long-term prosperity and innovation-led growth.
Given the UAE's position as the largest trading partner of the UK in the Middle East, both sides highlighted the importance of closer cooperation to enhance investment flows, promote sustainable financial frameworks, strengthen financial markets, and leverage growth opportunities in financial services and fintech.
Attendees at the meeting included Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director-General of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Dubai Financial Market; Essa Kazim, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre; Fadel Al Ali, Chairman of the Dubai Financial Services Authority; and Safeya Hashem Al Safi, Acting Assistant Under-Secretary for the Commercial Control and Governance Sector at the Ministry of Economy.