📈 UAE & Sri Lanka: Exclusive Dubai Forum to Boost Bilateral Investments

The Sri Lanka Business Council UAE (SLBC UAE), under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, will host an exclusive investment and networking forum on June 11, 2026, at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi. The event aims to strengthen economic ties and showcase strategic investments to regional and global capital markets. • Key Highlights & Priorities: Special Guest of Honour: Hanif Yusoof, Presidential Special Envoy for Foreign Investment and Western Province Governor, will pitch critical projects, aligning with the concurrent Port City Colombo investment promotion program. Core Investor Requirements: The forum emphasizes that attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) hinges on policy consistency, transparent regulatory frameworks, predictable taxation, and ease of doing business, using the UAE governance model as a benchmark. Complementary Portals: Rather than competing with the UAE's hub status, Sri Lanka is positioned as a strategic maritime gateway to South Asian markets, leveraging its logistics, shipping routes, and highly skilled workforce. Economic Cooperation: Backed by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the UAE and Dubai Chambers, the initiative drives diaspora-led entrepreneurship and cross-border partnerships to reclaim Sri Lanka's economic standing.