Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) participated in the UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue, held on October 20, 2026, at the historic Guildhall in London, bringing together senior government officials, business leaders, and investment representatives from the United Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
The opening remarks was given by the Chairman of KDIPA’s board H.E. Abdulaziz Naser Almarzouq, Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment and Acting Minister of Commerce and Industry, H.E. Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General GCC, H.E. Dr. Raja Al-Marzouqi, GCC Chief Negotiator, Lord Anas Sarwar, UK Minister of State for Trade Policy, Sir Alastair King, Representative of the Lord Mayor of the City of London, and Ioana Krempanszky Popa, Chief Commercial Officer, The Business Year.
KDIPA was also represented by Ms. Nouf Nasser Al-Muzayyan, Head of the Investment Projects Follow-Up Section, who participated as a speaker at the event organized by The Business Year. The dialogue aimed to strengthen economic and investment cooperation between the UK and GCC countries while exploring strategic partnerships that support sustainable economic growth.
The discussions addressed several key topics, including cross-border capital flows, trade and investment, economic diversification, infrastructure development, and strategic projects. Additional areas of focus included digital transformation, artificial intelligence, financial technology, the role of financial institutions and capital markets in strengthening economic ties, as well as energy transition and sustainability.
The dialogue also highlighted economic and investment opportunities associated with the UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement, emphasizing the importance of public-private sector collaboration and practical partnerships to expand trade and investment flows and create long-term opportunities for cooperation.
KDIPA’s participation reflects its ongoing efforts to strengthen Kuwait’s presence in international economic and investment forums, foster relationships with international partners, and promote investment opportunities in Kuwait, in line with the country’s economic diversification objectives and Kuwait Vision 2035.
