Dubai: The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has signed an agreement with Deutsche Bank to support international investor engagement and investment opportunities in Dubai, further strengthening its position as a leading international hub for business and investment.
According to Emirates News Agency, the collaboration will create clear pathways for global investors, family offices, ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWs), corporates, family-owned businesses, and industrial groups to establish and expand their presence in Dubai. Through the agreement, Deutsche Bank will leverage its global wealth, private banking, corporate, and investment banking networks to identify clients considering international structuring, geographic diversification, relocation, business expansion, or capital allocation opportunities.
DET will work with introduced clients to define clear pathways into Dubai, providing end-to-end facilitation across setup, stakeholder alignment, access to relevant government entities, and applicable residency pathways. The collaboration will support engagement with UHNWs, entrepreneurs, family offices, corporates, family-owned businesses, and industrial groups seeking long-term structuring, diversification, relocation, or international expansion opportunities. Through the partnership, Dubai will be positioned as a platform for regional and global activity, tailored to each client's operating model and strategic priorities.
The collaboration supports the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which aims to double the size of Dubai's economy and further consolidate Dubai's position as a leading global destination for business and leisure and the best city to visit, live, work, and invest in. It also reflects sustained international confidence in Dubai's economic fundamentals, supported by its ranking as the world's No. 1 destination for Greenfield FDI projects for five consecutive years.
The partnership reflects continued international confidence in Dubai's resilience, stability, and globally connected business environment, reinforcing its attractiveness as a platform for long-term growth and international expansion. Hadi Badri, CEO of the Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC), the economic development arm of DET, stated that Dubai's continued ability to attract global investors, entrepreneurs, family offices, and corporates reflects the strength of its leadership, the resilience of its economy, and the clarity of its long-term vision.
Salman Mahdi, Global Vice Chairman of the Private Bank, Deutsche Bank, expressed that through their Global Hausbank strategy, Deutsche Bank is focused on serving clients across their full spectrum of needs, leveraging their global network and integrated capabilities across wealth, corporate, and investment banking. The partnership with DET is seen as a deep dedication to supporting clients' long-term ambitions while reinforcing Deutsche Bank's role as a bridge between Europe and dynamic global hubs like Dubai.
As part of the collaboration, Deutsche Bank will anchor a Wealth and Family Office Forum in Dubai as a flagship engagement platform while hosting DET across international roadshows, conferences, roundtables, and curated client sessions. DET will also support inbound delegations of Deutsche Bank clients to Dubai, combining business-focused engagements with tailored exposure to the emirate's investment ecosystem. Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a leading destination for investment, wealth management, entrepreneurship, and international business.