At Expo 2020 Dubai, Switzerland portrays itself as one of the world's most important financial centres. On 23 March 2022, in the presence of Federal Councillor and Finance Minister Ueli Maurer, a high-ranking delegation from Swiss banks and insurance companies presented the Swiss financial centre's contribution to innovation and sustainability in the Swiss pavilion.
In addition, the visit to the United Arab Emirates made it possible to pursue the financial dialogue between the two countries and to exchange views on the economic situation, as well as on financial and tax topics and open market access.
On the outward journey, Finance Minister Ueli Maurer met Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, and his counterpart Ali Bin Ahmed Al Kuwari in Doha to deepen the dialogue on financial and tax issues that began in summer 2021.
