DUBAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Published a great report, titled Dubai’s roadmap to becoming the digital economy capital of the world. An overview on how the government of Dubai is taking aim at becoming a leader in everything from blockchain to AI, crypto, Digital assets and the Metaverse. Conclusion of the report: “Entrepreneurs, investors and start-ups … More Dubai’s roadmap to becoming the digital economy capital of the world

DIFC has successfully attracted increasing interest from many hedge funds during the pandemic, which highlighted the Centre’s comprehensive range of ecosystem benefits, including operational convenience, supportive regulation, enabling innovation, a wide network of supporting businesses and Dubai’s attractiveness for topnotch talent. The “Dubai: The next global hedge fund centre” report is the first in a … More Dubai: The next global hedge fund centre

The UK-Nigeria Business Outlook Forum was held in London, 30th of March, 2023 at The Queen Elizabeth Center II in Westminster, London. Nigeria and Africa’s leaders at large, are confronted by multiple challenges which are tied to challenges in attracting and retaining investments across their most important sectors. Inflation in Nigeria hit a 17-year high … More UK-Nigeria Business Outlook, London

The Dutch Embassy in the UK and the Dutch Constituency at EBRD organized the annual Financial Industry Networking Reception. Primarily for the Dutch working in financial and professional services in the City. I was grateful for the invitation. The Embassy had also invited their contacts at HM Treasury, Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority, the City … More Annual Financial Industry Networking Reception, organized by the Dutch Embassy in the UK and the Dutch Constituency of EBRD

Great talk by Lord Jim O’Neill. Lord O’Neill on his philanthropic journey. He is a British Economist, known for coining the term BRICs, and former Chairman of Goldman Sachs and formerly a Conservative government minister. He was appointed Commercial Secretary to the Treasury until 2016 and is currently a Senior Advisor at Chatham House, the … More The Philanthropy Journey of Lord Jim O’Neill, Tuesday 6th of December 2022 at The Great Hall at Two Temple Place, London, hosted by Prism the Gift Fund and The Fore

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Metaverse and Web 3.0 brings together Parliamentarians, industry and civil society to foster understanding of the challenges and opportunities of Metaverse and Web 3.0. UKIIC Accelerator supports the work of the APPG.

Great line up of speakers. There is considerable potential within most organisations to make large energy cost savings while reducing carbon emissions through the implementation of Net Zero strategies and energy efficiency measures. EMEX connects all professionals involved in Energy, Environmental & Sustainability Management, with leading experts, policy makers and suppliers. EMEX is more than just an … More EMEX Net Zero and Energy Management Exhibition, EXCEL London 23-24th of November

Yesterday I attended a panel with Anne Boden, Founder and CEO of Starling Bank, an inspirational female founder.  She has disrupted the 300+ year old British banking industry, and in just a few short years, Starling Bank is almost half the size of Barclays. Loved her story of the challenges she faced and overcame in … More The Lanesborough, London – Panel with Anne Boden, Founder and CEO of Starling Bank, organized by Shalini Khemka CBE and the team at E2Exchange