Business figures and government officials at the Arab-British Economic Summit in London discussed expanding economic ties between the Arab world and the UK. However, they warned that the threat of an escalation in the Gaza conflict could undermine years of economic progress. The summit aims to strengthen business ties between the UK and the Arab world. Sameer Abdulla Nass, president of the Union of Arab Chambers, called on businesspeople to push for peace in Gaza. The opening session also featured discussions on expanded Arab-UK trade, climate change, and the importance of friendship between the two sides.