Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has explored opportunities for cooperation in the banking sector during talks with Bernard Mensah, President of International for Bank of America.
Discussions explored opportunities for cooperation in corporate and investment banking, wealth and asset management, and trade finance, as well as the role of new financial technologies and digital solutions in enhancing financial services.
Sheikh Maktoum reaffirmed Dubai’s commitment to strengthening its financial ecosystem, fostering investor confidence and creating new opportunities for international financial institutions.
He emphasised the importance of global partnerships in developing capital markets, advancing financing solutions and connecting businesses with investment and growth opportunities.
In Dubai, our partnerships with leading global financial institutions reflect confidence in the UAE’s economy and its ability to create exceptional opportunities for investment and growth.
— Maktoum Bin Mohammed (@MaktoumMohammed) October 13, 2026
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Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, with operations spanning the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. Its total assets stood at approximately $3.4 trillion at the end of 2025.
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