DUBAI, October 21, 2026 – Dubai’s First Deputy Ruler, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to discuss expanding economic cooperation between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Singapore.
The meeting took place at Sheikh Maktoum’s office in Dubai during Wong’s official visit to the UAE.
Sheikh Maktoum, who is also UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, welcomed the Singaporean leader and reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through strategic partnerships, investment and trade.
Discussions focused on opportunities to deepen cooperation in financial services, logistics, technology and the digital economy.
The two sides highlighted Dubai and Singapore’s positions as major global centres for trade, finance and business, with both seeking to promote innovation, attract investment and develop future-oriented industries.
They also explored ways to improve cooperation between government institutions and business communities, drawing on their respective expertise to strengthen economic links and facilitate trade and capital flows.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group.
Other UAE officials present included Minister of State for Financial Affairs Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, and Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Omar Sultan Al Olama.
Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Essa Kazim, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre, and UAE Ambassador to Singapore Dr Abdulnasser Alshaali also attended, alongside members of the Singaporean delegation.
The UAE and Singapore have maintained longstanding relations, with the establishment of a Comprehensive Partnership in 2019 marking a significant step in expanding cooperation across key sectors.
The latest meeting reaffirmed both countries’ interest in building on those ties to create further opportunities for economic growth, investment and sustainable development.
