www.wam.ae · 10 Oct, 12:08 · Business briefing

Saeed Al Hajeri, Lord Davies chair high-level UAE-UK Business Council roundtable in London to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation

Saeed Al Hajeri, who holds the Lord Davies chair, recently convened a high-level roundtable discussion in London under the auspices of the UAE-UK Business Council.

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Saeed Al Hajeri, who holds the Lord Davies chair, recently convened a high-level roundtable discussion in London under the auspices of the UAE-UK Business Council. The primary objective of this gathering was to identify strategic avenues for enhancing bilateral economic cooperation between the two nations. Participants focused on strengthening existing commercial ties and exploring new opportunities for joint investment and trade. This initiative underscores the growing importance of diplomatic engagement in driving economic growth and fostering long-term business relationships across key sectors.

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