London meets Dubai: Strive Consultants and Meydan Free Zone connect UK businesses with opportunities in the UAE
Strive Consultants, the Exclusive London Partner for Meydan Free Zone, recently hosted an exclusive business event in London, bringing together UK entrepreneurs, business owners and professional partners to explore opportunities for establishing and expanding their businesses in Dubai.
Held at the London Marriott Hotel County Hall on 8 September 2026, the event marked an important milestone in the partnership between Strive Consultants and Meydan Free Zone, creating a direct connection between UK businesses and one of Dubai’s growing business ecosystems.
The event provided attendees with access to specialists across UAE company formation, business structuring, licensing, banking, international tax and ongoing corporate support, alongside direct conversations with representatives from Meydan Free Zone.
Connecting UK businesses with Dubai
Strive Consultants was appointed Meydan Free Zone’s Exclusive London Partner, strengthening the connection between UK entrepreneurs and businesses considering expansion into Dubai and the UAE.
Through the partnership, Strive acts as the UK connection and advisory support partner, helping businesses understand the practical considerations of establishing a presence in Dubai. Meydan Free Zone provides the platform for businesses to establish and grow in the UAE, with a digital business setup platform, a wide range of business activities, banking support, flexible office and real estate solutions, and access to a growing business community.
The partnership recognises that international expansion involves more than simply obtaining a trade licence. Business owners also need to consider their corporate structure, tax position, banking arrangements and ongoing compliance.
As part of its role as Exclusive London Partner, Strive provides UK-based support across UAE company formation and structuring, international tax advisory, banking, accounting, compliance and ongoing corporate services.
Learn more about the partnership:
Strive Consultants and Meydan Free Zone: London City Partner
A day of practical conversations and connections
The London event brought this partnership directly to the UK business community, giving attendees an opportunity to speak with the Strive team and Meydan Free Zone representatives about their individual plans.
The programme included:
- An opening welcome and introduction to the Strive and Meydan Free Zone partnership
- Roundtable discussions around business setup, structuring, tax, banking and international expansion
- One-to-one conversations focused on individual business plans and potential routes into the UAE
- Networking with UK business owners, entrepreneurs and professional partners
The event was attended by representatives from Meydan Free Zone, including Khaled Ahmed and Mohammad Bin Humaidan Al Falasi, alongside Pali Banwait, Founder of Strive Consultants.
For attendees, the event provided an opportunity to move beyond general discussions about “setting up in Dubai” and have more focused conversations around how a UAE presence could fit within their existing business and international plans.
Continuing the UK-Dubai conversation
Following the London event, Strive Consultants will continue to support UK entrepreneurs and businesses interested in exploring opportunities in Dubai through its role as Meydan Free Zone’s Exclusive London Partner.
For businesses considering a UAE expansion, the partnership provides a direct point of contact in the UK, with support available from initial discussions through to company formation, structuring, banking and ongoing corporate requirements.
To learn more about the Strive and Meydan Free Zone partnership, visit:
London City Partner | Strive Consultants
