Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), met with Prince Maximilian Nicholas, Chairman of the Board of Liechtenstein Global Trust (LGT), a prominent global group specializing in asset and wealth management and investment.

The meeting, held at Sheikh Maktoum’s office in Nad Al Sheba, reviewed LGT’s activities in the Middle East, particularly through its offices in the UAE and DIFC. Discussions focused on potential collaborations, considering the extensive facilities and incentives the UAE offers to major global financial and investment institutions.​

Sheikh Maktoum emphasized the UAE’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with international financial entities, aligning with the leadership’s vision to accelerate growth in the financial sector and expand investment opportunities. He highlighted the UAE’s attractive economic environment, diverse economy, and forward-looking policies that provide significant growth and expansion prospects for financial and banking services institutions.​

The discussions also addressed Dubai’s offerings as a leading global financial center, including a dynamic work environment, world-class infrastructure, and flexible legislation supporting sustainable business growth. These factors position Dubai as an ideal base for financial companies aiming to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the region and beyond.​

Sheikh Maktoum shared on Platform X: “Today, I met with Prince Maximilian Nicholas, Chairman of the Board of Liechtenstein Global Trust, one of the world’s leading groups in asset and wealth management and investment, to discuss ways of cooperation and enhancing financial partnership. We in the UAE are working to provide a competitive economic environment supported by world-class infrastructure and flexible legislation that stimulates growth and investment. Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a leading global financial center, hosting major financial institutions.”​

The meeting was attended by Mohammed bin Hadi Al Husseini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs; Hilal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism; Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC; and Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD Group.​

Established in 1921 in the Principality of Liechtenstein, LGT manages assets estimated at 356 billion Swiss francs (over $404 billion) as of the end of June 2024. The group operates in 30 locations worldwide, employing more than 5,800 staff members.