Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) David Cameron kicked off Port City Colombo’s Global Investment Drive in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Representatives of top corporations in the UAE, accompanied by high-potential investors, property developers, hotel owners, and leaders in the hospitality and real estate industries, converged in the iconic settings of the Ritz-Carlton in Abu Dhabi and the Armani Hotel at Burj Khalifa in Dubai to explore, understand, and assess the investment potential of Sri Lanka, with particular emphasis on the transformative Port City Colombo project.
The elite gathering took place in the presence of the ruling families of the UAE, with a structured conversation led by David Cameron, former British Prime Minister, who outlined a compelling case for investing in Sri Lanka. The discussion was moderated by Niranjan de S Deva Aditya, a former British and European MP currently serving as the Presidential Advisor to the President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe
The event was held in partnership with Port City Colombo’s regulatory authority, the Colombo Port City Economic Commission, and the primary developer, CHEC Port City Colombo, with invaluable support from the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute, which represents an astounding $12 trillion in assets.
David Cameron, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, engaged the audience in an interactive session with his insights on the fast-evolving trade and investment trends in the South Asian region, the role of the UAE, and the pivotal role of Port City Colombo in transforming the global business landscape.
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