UK and UAE Strengthen Financial Ties with Dual Listings and Investment Expansion

 The UK is looking to enhance its trade and investment relationship with the UAE, with a focus on financial services and capital markets. Emma Reynolds, the UK’s Economic Secretary to the Treasury, recently visited the UAE to discuss new opportunities for collaboration.

One key area of interest is increasing dual listings on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The UAE has seen a surge in IPOs, and the UK aims to attract more UAE-based companies to list on the LSE. This would deepen financial ties and create new investment opportunities.

The two countries already share a strong economic bond. The UAE has invested heavily in UK sectors like clean energy, technology, and infrastructure. In 2021, the UAE committed £10 billion in UK investments under a sovereign investment partnership, and bilateral trade exceeded £25 billion in 2024.

Reynolds emphasized the UK’s commitment to strengthening its financial markets while working closely with international partners like the UAE. With ongoing discussions around fintech, sustainable finance, and open banking, this partnership is set to grow further.

By fostering stronger financial ties, the UK and UAE are paving the way for a more integrated and dynamic global economic relationship.