We continue to establish Dubai’s position as a global financial center that embraces opportunities and successes

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Governor of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, received yesterday the President and Executive Director of the ancient Japanese Financial Mizuho Group, Mashaheo Kihara, which is one of the largest financial groups specialized in the field of markets, financial consultations and financing solutions.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, during the meeting that took place in the Office of His Highness the Ruler of Dubai, noted the commitment of the UAE to enhance cooperation and partnership relations with major international financial institutions, in the framework of its strategic vision to expand its pivotal role in the field of financial services globally, pointing to His Highness to the great capabilities of the state, and represents an important pillar of this vision of global infrastructure, legislation and flexible organizational frameworks And developed, a business environment that stimulates creativity and innovation, which are combined factors for global financial companies an ideal platform to take advantage of fast -growing opportunities in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.

His Highness said in a post on the “X” platform yesterday: “We believe that the financial future is formulated through innovation, specific partnerships, and the ability to link between East and West through an integrated platform that makes opportunities, and restores the concepts of the new economy.”

His Highness added: “Today, Masharao Kihara, the President and Executive Director of the Japanese Financial Group, one of the largest financial groups specialized in financial consultations and financing solutions, to discuss ways to expand strategic partnerships between global financing institutions and Dubai.”

His Highness continued: “We continue through these partnerships to consolidate the position of Dubai as a global financial center, which embraces opportunities and successes, and contributes to drawing the features of the future of the global economy.”

The meeting touched on the great aspirations that Dubai set for the future of its financial sector, which was translated by the Dubai Economic Agenda “D33”, especially in terms of reaching Dubai to the list of the four most important global financial centers, and consolidating its position as a global destination for financial institutions, financial technology companies and global innovation companies, focused on this on a solid base of the leading operational, legal and organizational frameworks, and a work approach based on Building and consolidating successful partnerships with major financial companies around the world.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, with the president and executive director of the “Mezoho” financial group, reviewed the group’s plans and aspirations for the future of its activity in the region. The two sides also discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation, especially in the field of financial technology and digital transformation.

The meeting also dealt with the most prominent incentives that Dubai provides to the business community and global investors, and the features that make it an ideal starting platform for financial companies seeking to expand their business in the region, with the chances of strengthening new partnerships with emerging markets.

The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Financial Affairs, Mohammed bin Hadi Al -Husseini, Director General of the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, Hilal Saeed Al -Marri, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Center, Issa Kazem, and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates NBD Group, Hisham Abdullah Al -Qasim.