Dubai: Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, convened with Timothy Adams, President and CEO of the Institute of International Finance (IIF), during the Dubai FinTech Summit 2025. The meeting was attended by key financial leaders, including Essa Kazim, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD Group, and Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority.
According to Emirates News Agency, discussions centered on enhancing financial cooperation between the UAE and global institutions. Focus areas included sustainable finance, digital transformation, and regulatory alignment. The dialogue highlighted international collaboration on financial policies, reinforcing the UAE's status as a global financial hub in alignment with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, and promoting knowledge exchange in digital banking, ESG standards, and fintech innovation.
Both parties recognized the significant role of the Institute of International Finance in shaping global best practices and examined ways for the UAE to contribute to this dynamic landscape. The discussions underscored a shared commitment to developing a global financial ecosystem poised for future challenges.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed emphasized Dubai's goal to be among the world's top four financial centers and expressed gratitude for the IIF's ongoing support and partnership with the region. This engagement represents a significant step towards fostering a resilient and sustainable financial future.