London:Saeed Al Hajeri and Lord Mervyn Davies co-chaired a high-level roundtable in London, bringing together senior business figures from the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom to boost bilateral trade and investment collaboration.
According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions at the meeting focused on the strength of the UAE economy and its status as a global investment hub. The talks also highlighted opportunities for businesses from both nations to explore new markets.
The participants examined methods to maximize the benefits of the UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement and to deepen collaboration between the private sectors of the two countries, especially in sectors like advanced manufacturing, technology, energy, healthcare, culture, and financial services.
The roundtable assessed the strategic priorities of the UAE-UK Business Council for the coming year and its efforts in nurturing commercial partnerships. It also looked at preparations for the Annual Plenary Conference, slated for 15th October 2026 in London.
The meeting reiterated the shared commitment of the UAE and the UK to enhancing their economic partnership, creating new investment avenues, and fostering sustainable growth driven by the private sector. Both sides emphasized the importance of ongoing dialogue and cooperation to advance mutual economic goals and deliver concrete benefits for their businesses.