The MBA is working in collaboration with other stakeholders on how best to promote the banking sector at the Dubai Expo 2020 – viewed as the World’s biggest exposition, which will be held from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. A Mauritian pavilion will be manned over the duration of this event under the theme: “Mauritius Roots of the Future”. The MBA along with member banks attended a presentation on the subject matter on 20 July 2021, which was hosted by Business Mauritius, and delivered by Mr. Vinay Guddye from the Economic Development Board. The tentative calendar of events for Mauritius, including for the banking and financial services sector, was shared during the presentation. The main objective is to promote the Mauritius International Financial Centre as a major financial hub, attract new business structuring investments into Africa and High Net Worth Individuals from the Middle-East. Individual banks are also interested to be represented at this major event. Dubai Expo 2020, which was initially scheduled in 2020, will connect 192 countries and some 15.5 million visitors are expected, out of which, 70% international visitors.
