In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, UAE leaders met with Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, to explore new avenues of cooperation in investment, technology, and global economic engagement.
The meeting came as Fink assumed his role as Interim Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Board of Trustees. He was congratulated on the appointment, which strengthens his influence in shaping the global economic and financial agenda.
The discussions focused on:
- UAE–WEF Partnership: Expanding collaboration to drive sustainable economic growth.
- Market Insights: Assessing shifts in global capital flows and investment opportunities.
- Tokenization in Finance: Evaluating blockchain’s potential in broadening access to investments and improving liquidity.
- AI Infrastructure Partnership: Reviewing the UAE’s progress in building advanced AI capabilities for global adoption.
Sheikh Tahnoon’s Message
His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, highlighted the meeting in a tweet, emphasizing the UAE’s vision for future-focused investment strategies and partnerships with global leaders like BlackRock. His comments reflected the country’s strategic goal to reinforce its position at the nexus of global finance and technology.
Strategic Significance
The engagement underscores the UAE’s determination to strengthen its role as a global hub for investment, financial innovation, and technology leadership. By aligning with BlackRock and collaborating through the WEF, the UAE is further advancing its ambition to lead on issues of diversification, innovation, and sustainable growth.
