During his official visit to India, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum—Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence—made a notable stop at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Wednesday. The visit underscored the strengthening economic ties between the UAE and India, reflecting a shared vision for deeper collaboration in global financial markets. Sheikh Hamdan’s presence at one of Asia’s oldest and most prestigious stock exchanges highlighted Dubai’s continued commitment to fostering international partnerships and exploring strategic investment opportunities.
Sheikh Hamdan ceremoniously rang the opening bell, officially commencing the trading session at the BSE. During his visit, he was warmly received by BSE CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy, who provided an insightful overview of the exchange’s impressive operations. With a listing of more than 5,600 companies, the BSE has firmly established itself as one of the largest and most influential stock exchanges globally, reflecting the dynamic growth and resilience of global financial markets.
Established in 1875, it stands as one of the world’s most historic stock exchanges and the pioneering one in Asia. Meanwhile, Sheikh Hamdan reaffirmed the UAE’s dedication to strengthening ties with international financial markets, emphasizing the nation’s forward-looking approach driven by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain to foster innovation and global financial integration.
Dubai has set its sights on becoming a leading global financial powerhouse, a vision closely tied to its ambitious D33 economic agenda. This strategic initiative aims to elevate the city’s financial landscape by expanding its capital markets to an impressive AED 3 trillion. The emphasis is on fostering growth, innovation, and international investment, reinforcing Dubai’s commitment to shaping a dynamic, future-ready economy that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s foremost financial centers.
