Dubai Chambers organizes a roundtable discussion in New York

Dubai Chambers organized a roundtable discussion in New York City with the participation of 17 officials representing American chambers of commerce and trade promotion bodies, with the aim of supporting the growth of trade and investment movement between Dubai and the United States of America.


The roundtable discussion was held with the participation of Engineer Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dubai Chambers, and Mohammed Ali Rashid Lootah, Director General of Dubai Chambers, on the sidelines of the activities of the Dubai Business Forum – USA, which was recently organized by Dubai Chambers in New York, in which it discussed the prospects for developing joint work between Dubai Chambers and its counterparts from the American chambers and trade bodies, and reviewed the most important joint opportunities for companies and investors in Dubai and the United States of America.

The event discussed ways to enhance cross-border competitiveness and develop economic cooperation in light of a rapidly developing global landscape. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation within the framework of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, and exploring ways to support innovation, expand trade ties, and open new horizons for growth in key sectors including artificial intelligence, advanced industries, clean energy, and digital trade.

The participants looked closely at the integrated model that Dubai offers in building an integrated business environment that stimulates innovation and investment, highlighting the emirate’s position as a global center for trade, logistics services and future technologies, and the advanced infrastructure it provides and flexible legislation that enhances its ability to attract companies, talents and investments from around the world. The discussions also addressed Dubai’s proactive vision in anticipating global economic transformations and its adoption of policies that support digital transformation and sustainability, which makes it a pivotal partner for the United States in formulating a new model of economic cooperation based on knowledge and advanced technology.

Participants reviewed the rapid growth in trade and investment flows between Dubai and the United States, and discussed how to benefit from capital flows and major partnerships in the fields of artificial intelligence, energy, and infrastructure to accelerate the growth of vital sectors. The discussions also touched on developing joint mechanisms to enhance the flexibility of supply chains and support industrial partnerships, in addition to initiatives aimed at developing the workforce and enhancing talent mobility.

The roundtable discussion was a unique opportunity to exchange experiences and best practices and discuss ways to build sustainable partnerships that support long-term economic growth goals. Participants discussed the necessary work mechanisms to devise joint initiatives and programs to enhance trade and investment exchange, and provide a supportive environment for American companies and their counterparts in Dubai to benefit from investment opportunities, especially in light of the increasing momentum of economic relations between Dubai and the United States.