Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed receives Bank of America’s President of International
The First Deputy Ruler of Dubai meets with a senior executive from one of the world's preeminent financial institutions to explore opportunities in banking, investment management and digital financial solutions.
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre, has received Bernard Mensah, President of International at Bank of America, in a meeting that underscores the flourishing relationship between the United Arab Emirates and the international financial community.
The conversation centred upon the exceptional trajectory of Dubai as a preeminent global financial hub and its distinctive capacity to facilitate meaningful connections between international enterprises and an abundance of economic opportunities throughout regional and international markets. The discussions encompassed a comprehensive range of subjects, encompassing corporate and investment banking, the sophisticated realm of wealth and asset management, trade finance, and the transformative potential of emerging financial technologies and digital solutions in elevating the quality and accessibility of financial services.
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed reinforced Dubai’s unwavering dedication to enriching its financial ecosystem, cultivating confidence amongst investors, and generating novel pathways for international financial institutions to flourish within the emirate’s dynamic landscape. He underscored the profound significance of strategic global partnerships in advancing capital markets, refining and diversifying financing solutions, and facilitating meaningful connections between enterprises and the investment opportunities essential to their expansion and prosperity.
Bank of America stands amongst the world’s most distinguished financial institutions, extending comprehensive banking, investment, asset management and financial services to individuals, businesses, corporations and governmental bodies across the globe. The institution’s reach encompasses the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries and jurisdictions worldwide, whilst establishing itself as a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking, and trading across an extensive spectrum of asset classes. The institution held total assets of approximately $3.4 trillion at the end of 2025.
The engagement was attended by Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs; Essa Kazim, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre; Hesham Al Qassim, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of Wasl Asset Management Group; and Fadel Al Ali, Chairman of the Dubai Financial Services Authority.
Source: WAM