President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hosted Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Minister of Finance, at Entebbe.

The meeting, held on Monday afternoon, focused on strengthening business and investment cooperation between Uganda and the UAE.

President Museveni welcomed the visiting UAE leader, highlighting the importance of expanding economic cooperation between the two countries.

“I met with His Highness Sheikh Maktoum this afternoon at Entebbe and we discussed areas of business and investment cooperation between Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. I welcome him,” Museveni said.

Sheikh Maktoum, a senior member of Dubai's ruling family, also chairs the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and plays a key role in the UAE's financial and economic policy.

The visit comes amid efforts by Uganda and the UAE to deepen bilateral economic relations, particularly in trade, investment and private-sector partnerships.