Shruti GautamTITLE: UAE Economic Delegation in the UK to Boost Fintech Sustainability and Competitiveness
TLDR:
- A UAE economic delegation is visiting the UK to explore opportunities for collaboration and partnerships in sectors including fintech, innovation, new economy, and circular economy.
- The visit is aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two countries, with a focus on the fintech sector as a driver of future economic growth.
- The delegation, led by Minister of Economy H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, will include the launch of the second edition of Investopia Global Talks in Europe – Investopia London.
- The event will feature sessions exploring investment opportunities and practices in the fintech sector, as well as dialogue on global trends for investment in sectors like clean energy and the green economy.
- During the visit, bilateral meetings will be held with British government officials and ministers, including Greg Hands, Secretary of State for Trade Policy, and Bim Afolami, Economic Secretary to the Treasury.
A delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is currently in the UK to explore opportunities for collaboration and partnerships in various sectors, with a specific focus on fintech. Led by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and chairman of Investopia, a global ecosystem designed to drive investments and accelerate innovation, the delegation aims to strengthen economic ties between the two countries while supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of their economies.
The visit includes the launch of the second edition of Investopia Global Talks in Europe – Investopia London. The event, titled ‘UAE-British Financial Services: Partnership for the Future’, will feature sessions that explore promising investment opportunities and share experiences in the fintech sector. It aims to encourage the international business community to explore the fintech sector and facilitate dialogue on global trends for investment in sectors like clean energy and the green economy.
The event is expected to attract more than 300 attendees, including leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and economists from around the world.
During the visit, H.E. Bin Touq will hold several bilateral meetings with British government officials and ministers, including Greg Hands, Secretary of State for Trade Policy at the UK Department of Business and Trade, and Bim Afolami, Economic Secretary to the Treasury. These meetings will explore promising investment opportunities and aim to maximize benefits for both the UAE and British private sectors. Additionally, a series of memorandums of cooperation between the two countries will be signed in the technology and financial services sectors.
This visit signifies the growing economic relationship between the UAE and the UK and highlights the importance of the fintech sector as a driver of future economic growth. The delegation’s focus on collaboration, partnerships, and investment opportunities in fintech, innovation, and new economy sectors reflects the two countries’ vision of expanding the fintech sector and positioning it as a key pillar of their future economies.
