The Saudi Vice Minister of Finance, Abdulmuhsen Alkhalaf, co-chaired a Financial Connectivity Workshop with the United Kingdom’s Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Emma Reynolds, on September 3, 2025. The event took place in London alongside the “GREAT FUTURES” flagship summit and was organized under the guidance of the Saudi-UK Strategic Partnership Council.
The workshop aimed to deepen collaboration between Saudi Arabia and the UK in several areas of the financial sector. Topics included sustainable infrastructure financing, capital markets development, pension funds, and insurance cooperation. The participants also discussed ways to boost cross-border investment and implement joint reform initiatives. Innovative platforms such as e-commerce pathways, FinTech solutions, and advanced payment systems were highlighted as tools to support long-term economic growth.
Vice Minister Alkhalaf addressed attendees by stating, “The UK is a partner in multilateral institutions such as the IMF, World Bank, and the G20, where we work together to promote the growth and resilience of global markets for all nations.” He added that Saudi Arabia maintains regular engagement with UK officials to strengthen bilateral ties through strategic dialogues and cooperation across various fields.
Alkhalaf also emphasized that Saudi Vision 2030 highlights the importance of private sector involvement. He said this partnership boosts Saudi Arabia’s competitiveness in multiple sectors and improves its capacity to prepare citizens for future workforce demands.
The Great Futures initiative operates under the Economic & Social Committee of the Saudi-UK Strategic Partnership Council. It brings together senior government representatives and private sector leaders from both countries. The initiative focuses on strengthening collaboration across 13 key sectors and building lasting public-private partnerships.
