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03/04/2025, 12:28The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) held the first EDB Day series event in the United Arab Emirates, aimed at introducing the Bank's activities and discussing opportunities for co-operation with the local public and private sectors.
The event was attended by EDB executives and experts, as well as representatives of major banks, investment funds and UAE government authorities. EDB Board Chairman Nikolay Podguzov in his report emphasised the strategic role of the bank for Central Asia and spoke about opportunities for cooperation with UAE partners.
He noted that the EDB is already a leader in non-sovereign investments in the region and aims to become a key regional development bank by 2026. Deputy Chairman of the Board Daniyar Imangaliev shared information on the bank's work in financial markets, and Ruslan Dalenov, together with Dar Al Sharia, presented a new direction in Islamic finance. Evgeny Vinokurov, Chief Economist of EDB, presented macroeconomic forecast and analytical findings on the main sectors of the Central Asian economy, emphasising the region's rapid growth and significant investment opportunities. Azamat Tyuleubai, Senior Managing Director, presented the bank's project portfolio, and Anna-Maria Chkonia spoke about opportunities for co-operation with the UAE. В
Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange held a session on connecting the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange to the Tabadul digital hub. The Eurasian Development Bank actively supports sustainable development and economic integration in the Eurasian space by implementing projects in the areas of transport, digital systems and green energy.
