High-level delegation from UK payments enabler, Guavapay, led by The Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Alastair King, recently completed a successful trade visit to the Gulf Region. The visit aimed to deepen UK-Gulf business ties and highlight Britain as a top destination for Emirati investment.
During the visit, Guavapay was recognized by the Lord Mayor as a prime example of the UK’s Fintech excellence, showcasing British innovation in digital payments and financial services on a global level. The delegation also reinforced the strong and growing relationship between the UK and the Gulf region, as demonstrated by the significant trade in goods and services between the two.
The Lord Mayor of London, Alastair King, stated that the UK and Gulf region share a commitment to innovation, investment, and sustainable growth, which drives their dynamic and growing trade relationship. He also highlighted the UK’s leadership in financial services, particularly in sustainable finance, and the trip represented a deepening of the unique relationship between London and the Gulf.
The visit yielded fruitful outcomes, including the exploration of collaborative investment initiatives in priority sectors such as financial services and discussions on resolving regulatory barriers for UK financial and professional services firms seeking to establish or expand in the Gulf Region.
Elkhan Nasibov, Managing Director of Guavapay, who was granted the freedom of the City of London, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogues with Emirati investors, government officials, and financial institutions. He also mentioned the visit provided valuable opportunities to explore strategic partnerships and investment avenues that will support Guavapay’s ambitions for global expansion, with the continued support of the City of London Corporation.
The trade envoy concluded on May 30th, 2025, and included representatives from leading UK companies such as KPMG, The Aberdeen group, and Howden, as well as the British embassies of Doha, UAE, and Abu Dhabi. The delegation also secured commitments for Emirati participation in upcoming City of London Corporation events, including the Net Zero Delivery Summit and Global Risk Summit.
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