Date: 12 Sep, 2026
H.E. Dr. Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Board of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID), met with a delegation from Deutsche Bank, led by Mr. Saad Osseiran, Head of Private Bank Middle East, and Mr. Filippo Rocchi, Head of Investment Managers Middle East, to explore opportunities to strengthen investment cooperation and broaden the scope of partnership between the two institutions. The meeting was held at AAAID’s main office in Dubai.
The meeting included a review of the strategic asset allocation of AAAID’s investment portfolio, with a view to supporting effective investment management and maintaining alignment with the Authority’s long-term investment objectives.
The two sides also discussed prospects for expanding cooperation into structured finance and investment advisory services, with the potential to support the investment ecosystem underpinning Arab food security and enhance access to financial and investment solutions suited to the sectors and priorities associated with food security.
The meeting further explored opportunities to develop a broader framework for partnership between AAAID and Deutsche Bank, leveraging the respective financial and investment expertise and capabilities of both institutions, while supporting AAAID’s efforts to establish strategic partnerships with leading international financial and investment institutions.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining dialogue and strengthening cooperation in the next phase, while exploring additional areas of partnership that serve their shared interests and contribute to sustainable investment across the Arab food security ecosystem.
