Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, received Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at his office in Dubai, as part of the Singaporean leader's official visit to the UAE.
During the meeting, Sheikh Maktoum highlighted the long-standing ties of friendship and cooperation between the UAE and Singapore, welcoming both countries' shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations. According to an official statement, the two sides discussed opportunities to expand cooperation across several key sectors, including financial services, logistics, technology and the digital economy.
Separately during the same visit, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted Lawrence Wong for talks aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation under the UAE-Singapore Comprehensive Partnership.
The meetings continue a steadily growing economic relationship between the two countries, one that has gained particular momentum in financial services and digital technology in recent years, with Dubai emerging as one of the main hubs for this UAE-Singapore cooperation. Economic observers view the visit as a signal of both sides' interest in deepening ties in innovation-driven sectors and advanced financial services.