Hamdan bin Mohammed meets business leaders in Dubai to discuss accelerating economic momentum and enhancing resilience

DUBAI, 10 March / WAM / His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, chaired the “Dubai Council” meeting, which was held in private, and included about 300 senior leaders and decision-makers in the business community in the emirate, in order to discuss ways to enhance the flexibility of Dubai’s economy.

During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stressed that “Dubai continues to work with confidence and consistency to enhance the flexibility of its economy and consolidate its position as a global center for trade, tourism and investment, thanks to the vision of our wise leadership and our close partnership with the business community. We will move forward in taking all necessary steps to ensure the sustainability of economic growth and protect the gains of development, in a way that enhances Dubai’s competitiveness.”

The meeting was organized by the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, within the framework of the Dubai government’s keenness to strengthen the close partnership with the business community and intensify coordination with various economic sectors to ensure sustainable economic growth and consolidate the emirate’s global competitiveness.

The meeting was attended by His Excellency Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, and His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications.

The meeting included a detailed presentation by Her Excellency Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation, Brigadier General Abdul Nasser Mohammed Al Humaidi, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Defence, and Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airlines.

The meeting also witnessed a comprehensive review of the procedures and strategies adopted to enhance the flexibility of the national economy and accelerate economic momentum, in a way that supports Dubai’s position as a leading global center for trade, tourism and investment, and enhances its ability to continue achieving sustainable growth in various vital sectors.

The attendees stressed the importance of continuing joint work between the government and private sectors, which contributes to enhancing the confidence of investors and global markets, and consolidating Dubai’s leading economic position on the international arena.

In her speech before the Council, Her Excellency Reem Al Hashemi stressed the importance of unity and cohesion, praising the spirit of confidence and stability enjoyed by the business community and various segments of society, and calling for continuing to build on these foundations to enhance the process of development and prosperity.

His Excellency Hilal Saeed Al Marri, Director-General of the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, said: Under the guidance and vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, “may God protect him,” and the follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, Dubai has succeeded in building one of the most flexible and future-ready economic systems in the world, and this meeting that brings together leaders The government and business community today at the Dubai Council is a clear message confirming our commitment to working together to unify the vision for the next stage, ensuring that Dubai continues to advance with confidence, stability and ambition, accelerating the pace of growth in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, and strengthening our position as one of the most reliable and dynamic global centers in the fields of trade, investment, tourism and innovation.

Sir Tim Clark pointed out that the aviation sector in Dubai has shown a high ability to adapt, with operations gradually resuming while maintaining the highest safety standards, stressing that the global demand for travel through Dubai is strong, which strengthens the emirate’s position as one of the most important global aviation centers.

The Council also affirmed the strength of the partnership between the government and private sectors, as business leaders renewed their commitment to maintaining Dubai’s economic momentum.

The meeting concluded with all attendees affirming the acceleration of the next phase of growth, in line with the ambitions of Dubai’s D33 Economic Agenda, and consolidating Dubai’s position among the best global cities for business, investment and innovation.

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