DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, is seeking to deepen ties between the UAE and the UK across key technology segments including AI, Web3 and gaming during its latest roadshow in London.

The innovation-focused event saw British business leaders, government stakeholders and investors briefed across a range of technology sectors, underscoring the significant and expanding opportunities for bilateral trade and collaboration and spotlighting the unique advantages of DMCC as a business district and Dubai as the MENA region’s premier hub for AI, Web3 and gaming.

The UAE–UK economic relationship continues to gain momentum, with the UAE emerging as one of the UK’s fastest-growing trading partners outside Europe. This growing partnership is increasingly defined by future-focused sectors such as technology, advanced services and sustainability, areas in which DMCC plays a critical enabling role. As home to over 2,130 British companies, DMCC accounts for more than 42% of all British businesses operating in the UAE, providing the infrastructure needed for these businesses to thrive.

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC, said: “The UAE and the UK enjoy a longstanding and dynamic trade relationship, with more than £25 billion in bilateral trade in goods and services recorded last year. Today, that partnership is evolving rapidly – extending beyond traditional sectors into cutting-edge areas such as AI, Web3, fintech and climate tech. This marks the beginning of a new era of high-growth opportunities, as we harness the strengths of both Dubai and London as global innovation hubs. With over 2,130 British companies already operating within our international business district, this week’s roadshow has reinforced DMCC’s role as the natural home for British business in the UAE. We remain committed to expanding our offering and strengthening our value proposition across our dedicated ecosystems in technology, commodities and sustainability.”

This latest visit to London forms part of DMCC’s global outreach programme, in which it visits key markets across the world that present real, untapped opportunities for deeper collaboration. With over 25,000 member companies from more than 180 countries and contributing 15% to Dubai’s annual FDI, DMCC remains one of the most important business hubs for international growth and cross-sector innovation.