Sheikh Maktoum Meets Todd Boehly to Discuss Expanding Global Asset Management in Dubai
Dubai, 30 October 2025 – In a significant move to bolster international business ties, H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, met today with Todd Boehly, Chairman and CEO of Eldridge Industries, at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Maktoum emphasized the UAE’s commitment to partnering with top global companies, noting the nation’s “exceptional industry ecosystem, robust infrastructure, business-enabling services, and growth-friendly regulatory frameworks.” He highlighted that these elements position the UAE as an ideal hub for international asset management institutions seeking expansion opportunities across the Middle East and beyond.
Sheikh Maktoum further stated, “Dubai seeks to collaborate with leading global asset management companies to drive the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to double the size of the emirate’s economy by 2033 and position it among the world’s top three urban economies and top four global financial hubs.”
The meeting also explored potential collaboration areas in line with Dubai’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its status as a global centre for finance, trade, investment, and innovation.
Todd Boehly, a notable figure in the global business and sports community, also serves as Chairman and owner of Chelsea Football Club, and co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Lakers.
Eldridge Industries, headquartered in the United States, employs over 5,000 people and manages more than $70 billion in assets. Its diversified portfolio spans over 100 operating businesses worldwide, including major media and entertainment companies and prominent professional sports organizations.
Attending the meeting were key officials: Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs; Helal Saeed Almarri, Director-General of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism; and Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC.
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