• The Duchy of Luxembourg confirms participation in Expo 2020
  • Agreement reached on enhancing cooperation in Islamic Banking and (FinTech)
  • Invitation extended to the UAE to visit the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT) 

Duchy of Luxembourg: H.E. Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, recently held a meeting with his counterpart Pierre Gramegna, Luxembourg’s Minister of Finance, in the Duchy of Luxembourg in the presence of the UAE delegation.

The meeting was aimed at strengthening the UAE's economic and trade ties with the Duchy of Luxembourg, as well to enhance cooperation in Islamic Banking. The UAE is considered the capital of the Islamic economy. As part of the cooperation the UAE also seeks to benefit from the expertise of the Duchy, which is considered a global center for the issuance of Islamic sukuk. 

H.E. Obaid Humaid Al Tayer highlighted the importance of cooperation between the two countries to galvanise the development of Islamic Banking and Finance, especially in light of the Duchy of Luxembourg’s participation in Dubai Expo 2020, which will be hosted by the UAE in conjunction with the World Government Summit 2020. On the sidelines of the World Government Summit, a series of conferences and workshops across sectors will be conducted, most importantly in the field of FinTech and the Islamic Banking industry. 

H.E. Obaid Humaid Al Tayer said: "The aim of these meetings is to deliberate ways to enhance bilateral cooperation. Foremost of which being the role of the UAE-Luxembourg Council for Cooperation and Development of Islamic Banking and Finance. The Council includes several prominent financial and economic institutions, including the Ministries of Finance of the two nations.  Bilateral cooperation between the our countries is enhanced by providing all the necessary support tools for investors in both countries,”.

H.E. Pierre Gramegna discussed the participation of the Duchy of Luxembourg in Expo 2020, especially in the area of FinTech. Additionally, the Duchy will invite UAE businessmen to visit the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT), a 60-member multi-purpose financial technology centre. LHoFT is a leading platform that brings together IT innovators and financial services leaders to create enduring partnerships between the two sectors. It also provides innovative solutions in Fintech services to address the growth demands of the financial sector.

Commenting on the invitation, H.E. Obaid Humaid Al Tayer added: "We appreciate the invitation of the Duchy of Luxembourg to visit the LHoFT. We are committed to strengthening the partnership and cooperation with the Duchy, as well as the exchange of expertise, which provides great marketing and investment opportunities and bolsters the UAE's position as a FinTech hub in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. 

The UAE and the Duchy of Luxembourg have a Memorandum of Understanding focused on enhancing their relationship to this effect, which encourages the strengthening of Islamic Banking and financial products standards, as well as development of new products. Additionally, the MoU also focuses on developing a model environment of governance and joint action in the Islamic Banking and finance sector.

-Ends- 

© Press Release 2019

Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This website is not responsible for, and does not control, such external content. This content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither this website nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this press release.

The press release is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Neither this website nor our affiliates shall be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the content, or for any actions taken by you in reliance thereon. You expressly agree that your use of the information within this article is at your sole risk.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website, its parent company, its subsidiaries, its affiliates and the respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, advertisers, content providers and licensors will not be liable (jointly or severally) to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, including without limitation, lost profits, lost savings and lost revenues, whether in negligence, tort, contract or any other theory of liability, even if the parties have been advised of the possibility or could have foreseen any such damages.