The Ismaili Centre, Dubai hosted a Canada-UAE Business Council Board Meeting, led by Co-Chair Musabbeh Al Kaabi, CEO of Mubadala's UAE Investments Platfrom, and with The Honourable Mary Ng, Canada's Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development in attendance.
The meeting discussed bilateral opportunities to support businesses and create prosperity in both countries. The Hon. Mary Ng emphasized the importance of the Canada-UAE partnership and opportunities ahead, stating they "share strong commercial and deep people-to-people ties", with the UAE already being home to 150 innovative Canadian companies. She also mentioned that she looks forward to continue working with the Emirati government and business leaders to foster even closer trade and investment ties. On departure, she thanked the Ismaili Centre, Dubai for its hospitality.